The tram network belongs to the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive, but Stagecoach has been running it commercially since 1997.
It provides reliable and frequent links through its four colour coded routes – including UK’s first ever Tram Train. The system currently serves 50 stops in Sheffield and Rotherham, covering 22 miles. With a network of Park and Ride sites along its routes, it’s easy to connect to the Supertram even if you don’t live near the lines.
Take a look back at some of the very early pictures of Sheffield’s Supertram making its journey across the city and see who you can spot riding the new way to travel in the 90s.
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5. Supertram sale protest
Protesting against the sale of Supertram,and handing over a petition at the Transpot Executive offices,L to R Colin Ellis,Mike Skinner,Elaine Jones and Bill Ronksley,Sec.Sheffield TUC pictured in 1997 Photo: Stuart Hastings
6. The chairman
Alena Molina and Supertram Chairman Mr Eric Newman pictured in 1997 Photo: Barry Richardson
7. Holy ride
The Bishop of Sheffield, Rt. Revd. Jack Nicholls pictured before boarding Superetram at Middlewood in 1998 Photo: Roger Nadal
8. Slippery rails
Pictured at Manor Top, Sheffield in 1997, where the new red strip and white line is seen on Supertram track warning of slippery rails Photo: Waistell