#Supertram has launched a new #Community Ambassador #Volunteer Programme aimed at improving the #tram network while strengthening links with communities across South #Yorkshire. Building on work already carried out by the operator’s Presentation team, the scheme will involve volunteers in activities including planting, litter picking, painting, light maintenance and support for local events to help create cleaner and more welcoming spaces around tram stops.

The programme also aims to provide wider social benefits by helping participants develop skills, build confidence and support wellbeing through community involvement. Managing director Sean English said the initiative would encourage people to take pride in their local areas while helping improve the network. Volunteers will receive free tram #travel on activity days. Further information and registration details are available on the Supertram website.
https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/en-gb/news/supertram-community-programme-strengthen-local-pride

That's why there's no trams today. Rail replacement works across road junctions.

#sheffield #supertram #tramreplacementbus #bus

£28m plans to tackle Stairfoot gridlock

More lanes doesn't tackle gridlock. We should have learnt that years ago. How about spending the £28 on more public transport and #supertram extensions to #Barnsley ?

https://www.barnsleychronicle.com/article/34922/28m-plans-to-tackle-stairfoot-gridlock

#traffic #travel #carsarenotthesolution

Behind every journey on #Supertram in South #Yorkshire is the work of the Presentation Team, which maintains trams, stops, shelters and #infrastructure to keep the network safe and welcoming. Alongside routine duties, the team carries out periodic deep cleans. Recently, a Siemens tram underwent a two-day programme in the workshop, beginning with a detailed inspection and structured plan to avoid service disruption.

Specialist equipment, including new chewing gum removal machinery, was used to tackle hard-to-reach areas. Overhead panels and signage were removed and cleaned, seat bases dismantled, stair edging resealed, and floors, cab and exterior thoroughly treated.

The project brought together engineering and facilities staff, with Managing Director Sean English joining the work. It forms part of an ongoing programme to maintain standards across the 30-year-old fleet ahead of new trams expected in 2030, subject to funding, alongside wider stop refurbishments.
https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/en-gb/news/supertram-presentation-team