No trams are running across Nottingham today, Saturday 26 September, as workers begin strike action in a dispute over pay.
The network will also remain closed tomorrow, Sunday 27 September, affecting passengers travelling to Goose Fair and the Robin Hood Half Marathon, as well as those making journeys for work, shopping and leisure. NET’s website is displaying a notice confirming all services have been withdrawn.
Today marks the first of four days without tram services during the industrial action. Further shutdowns are scheduled for Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October.
Trams are due to serve all stops between Monday 28 September and Thursday 1 October, although passengers are being warned of possible delays as staff refuse or cancel overtime. Normal services are scheduled to resume on Sunday 4 October.
The service arrangements are:
| Date | Tram service |
|---|---|
| Saturday 26 September | No service |
| Sunday 27 September | No service |
| Monday 28 September | All stops served; possible delays |
| Tuesday 29 September | All stops served; possible delays |
| Wednesday 30 September | All stops served; possible delays |
| Thursday 1 October | All stops served; possible delays |
| Friday 2 October | No service |
| Saturday 3 October | No service |
| Sunday 4 October | Normal service scheduled |
NET said staffing levels meant it could not safely operate a limited service on strike days. Managing director Sarah Turner said the disruption would affect people travelling for work and study, alongside visitors attending major events in the city.
Nottingham City Transport says it is operating its existing timetables this weekend, with double-decker buses on Navy 48/A services to Clifton on both days to provide additional capacity.
Passengers holding NET tram tickets will need to pay the normal bus fare on NCT services. NCT and Robin Hood pre-paid tickets remain valid.
For Goose Fair, NCT’s Brown, Lime, Yellow and Purple Line buses run from Parliament Street and Milton Street in the city centre to Mansfield Road at Forest Gate.
Visitors can also read our Goose Fair travel guide covering buses, parking and walking routes during the tram strike.
Tomorrow’s journeys will face further disruption because of the Robin Hood Half Marathon, with diversions and some morning service suspensions affecting NCT’s Navy, Green, Pink and Orange Lines.
Passengers should check the bus service changes for Sunday 27 September before setting out. NCT has warned of increased demand and additional traffic during the weekend.
The tram dispute follows pay negotiations between NET and GMB which began in January. NET says its offer included a 3.3% pay increase, rising to 7% for the lowest-paid roles, alongside improvements for night workers. GMB was seeking a 4.1% increase.
GMB said around 200 workers, including drivers, ticket office staff and maintenance teams, were expected to take
