A weekend timetable change has been announced for a small section of the tram network later this month to allow essential track maintenance.
There will be no tram service between Phoenix Park and Highbury Vale on Saturday and Sunday 25 and 26 September.
Phoenix Park services heading northbound will continue on the main line and terminate at Bulwell, while passengers travelling towards Clifton South from Highbury Vale branch can continue their journey by tram from Highbury Vale main line.
All Clifton South trams will depart from Bulwell on the main line and a dedicated tram replacement bus service will be in operation between Bulwell and Phoenix Park.
The works are required because a section of track between Cinderhill tram stop and the junction with Millennium Way has deteriorated and needs to be replaced. This will involve the overhead power being isolated for the duration.
Replacement bus services will travel between the following stops:
- Bulwell bus station
- Cinderhill: Cinderhill Road, Headstocks Pub Bus Stop. BU50 towards Bulwell, BU49 towards Phoenix Park
- Phoenix Park: Phoenix Park Bus Stop, Millennium Way East, pick-up and drop-off
Trevor Stocker, Operations Manager for NET, said: “This forms part of an ongoing plan of maintenance and we’ve deliberately identified a weekend so as to hopefully minimise disruption to our customers.
“We are committed to maintaining a safe network and these works will upgrade a key section of track on the northern end of the line.
“Over the weekend of September 25 and 26, all Phoenix Park trams will be redirected and terminate at Bulwell. A Sunday-service frequency of trams every 10 minutes will apply on both days to enable us to safely manage the timetable at Bulwell.”
