Protesters against the Supertram scheme, 1986 (S35360)Protesters against the Supertram scheme, 1986 (S35360)
Protesters against the Supertram scheme, 1986 (S35360)

Journey back in time to the start of Sheffield Supertram

Sheffield Supertram began serving the people of Sheffield in March 1994.
By Julia Armstrong
Published 10th Jun 2020, 12:00 BST
Updated 11th Jun 2020, 08:39 BST

Sheffield Archives has brought together some images here from its beginnings, including some protests. Check out the archive’s website, Picture Sheffield, at www.picturesheffield.com

Horse-drawn tram no. 15 alongside Supertram no. 07 at the Cathedral Supertram stop, c. 1995 (picture reference T02810)

1. Old and new

Horse-drawn tram no. 15 alongside Supertram no. 07 at the Cathedral Supertram stop, c. 1995 (picture reference T02810) Photo: Picture Sheffield

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Directing passengers at the new service (S42397)

2. This way

Directing passengers at the new service (S42397) Photo: Picture Sheffield

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Protest against the introduction of tram gates at Langsett Road, Hillsborough, 1996 (S35383)

3. No in the snow

Protest against the introduction of tram gates at Langsett Road, Hillsborough, 1996 (S35383) Photo: Picture Sheffield

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Supertram at the Fitzalan Square/Ponds Forge stop, c.2000 (U10439)

4. On the move

Supertram at the Fitzalan Square/Ponds Forge stop, c.2000 (U10439) Photo: Picture Sheffield

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