Government invests in future of Sheffield Supertram
THE Government is ploughing £5m of funding into the Sheffield Supertram to improve its tracks.
Transport minister, Baroness Kramer, announced the news during a visit to Sheffield. She said: “An efficient and reliable transport system is critical to any city. The Sheffield Supertram network is an important local feature: it contributes significantly to the growth of the local economy and provides reliable and frequent links to many of the key employment, regeneration and development areas in Sheffield.
“The funding we are providing demonstrates this Government’s commitment to providing local communities with access to jobs.”
The cash will be used to replace life expired sections of rail within street running elements of the Sheffield Supertram light rail system.
David Young, SYPTE deputy interim director general, said: “We are pleased to welcome the Minister to South Yorkshire and in particular her announcement of government funding to support the Phase 1 renewal of the worn Supertram rails.
“We are also pleased to be able to show Baroness Kramer the site of both the Bus Rapid Transit and Tram-Train projects, the reasons why we need to replace the Supertram rails, and the successful multi-modal interchange at Meadowhall.”
The funding is a one-off payment to South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive. The works will be delivered by SYPTE in partnership with Stagecoach (the operators) and Sheffield City Council (SCC).
