Tram trains between Sheffield and Rotherham remain cancelled

Commuters may have to wait until Monday (December 16) to know whether or not they will be able to use the tram train service between Sheffield and Rotherham that remained cancelled 'until further notice'.

By Rahmah Ghazali

Published 15th Dec 2019, 12:59 BST

Updated 31st Dec 2019, 10:58 BST

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In a tweet posted on Sunday morning (December 15), Travel South Yorkshire said: "Remember the Tram Train is suspended till further notice.

"We should be speaking to them tomorrow to hopefully find out when service will resume."

Stagecoach Supertram said the suspension was done following advice by the manufacturer, Stadler, that they need to temporarily withdraw the fleet.

The suspension affected the service between the Cathedral and Rotherham-Parkgate.

Following the suspension, the tram/train tickets are now being accepted on Northern trains between Rotherham central/Meadowhall and Sheffield.

Tickets are also accepted on the following Stagecoach/First bus services: Meadowhall/Rotherham X1, X10, X78 and Rotherham Interchange/Parkgate 8, 8a, 9, 22x*, 218, 218a, 221, 22a, 22c.

No explanation has yet been given on the suspension.

Rotherham Sheffield Cathedral Meadowhall