Magna tram station opening with 100 new park and ride spaces to improve travel between Rotherham and Sheffield
A new tram station is set to open as the local authority continues its work to bolster South Yorkshire’s public transport network.
After months of construction, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) have announced that they are prepared to open the new Magna tram station on Thursday April 9.
This new station will serve the tram train line between Parkgate in Rotherham and Cathedral, offering easier access to the popular Magna Science Adventure Centre.
By utilising parking spaces at the science centre, the new tram station will also be able to offer 100 free park and ride spaces, along with cycle parking and electric vehicle charging.
Sean English, Managing Director at Supertram said: “Magna is an important addition to the tram train network, and we are excited to connect passengers to this fantastic venue and its events.
“Our colleagues, including trained drivers, are ready to serve this stop, and we thank everyone involved in the project. The new park and ride facility also offers great opportunities for people travelling between Rotherham and Sheffield.”
SYMCA - who brought the Supertram network under public control in 2024 - hope these new facilities will ease pressure off junction 34 of the M1, while providing greater access to the ‘Don Valley Corridor’ which is undergoing an ambitious regeneration to support the many businesses that are located in the area.
Over the next few years, SYMCA will take over operations of the bus network with plans of building an interconnected public transport structure across the region called ‘South Yorkshire People’s Network’.
South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard added: “The opening of Magna station is a proud moment for South Yorkshire, showing the progress we’re making as we build the South Yorkshire People’s Network.
“I can’t wait to welcome passengers at Magna when the tram train services start next month. This is exactly what taking back control of our public transport looks like; us building the future.”