Sheffield's tram services resume after "extreme temperatures" make way for cooler ones
Our apologies again to customers who were impacted...and we thank people for their patience and understanding”
Trams are being re-instated across Sheffield’s tram network this evening, after “extreme temperatures” led to a temporary suspension of services.
Supertram confirmed its trams would temporarily cease to operate from 1.30pm this afternoon (Friday, June 26, 2026) due to “extreme hot weather conditions.”
This came prior to the the forecasted peak of the temperatures between 2pm and 4pm, when Sheffield’s Weston Park weather station recorded its highest ever temperature on a June day of 34.2°C.
Now, in an update issued at 6.25pm, Supertram confirmed tram services were in the process of being reinstated.
A spokesperson said: “Following a drop in the extreme temperatures experienced this afternoon, tram services are now being re-instated across the network.
“Our apologies again to customers who were impacted by the temporary suspension of the service and we thank people for their patience and understanding.
“Customer and staff safety is always our priority and we are now working to get our trams back out on to routes as quickly and safely as we can.
“Customers can keep up to date with the latest information at Supertram Status and Travel Alerts - Travel South Yorkshire."
The cancellations came amid the fourth day of a record-breaking heatwave.
The city is also currently subject to a Met Office amber warning of extreme heat, which will remain in place until 11.59pm tonight (Friday, June 26, 2026).
Tomorrow is also set to be hot, although not as warm as previous days, with temperatures of 28°C forecast, before the sunshine makes way for rain on Sunday (June 28) morning and cooler temperatures in the low 20s.