Nottingham Tram extension

[Metroland]

The new 10km Chilwell via Beeston route will serve the Meadows, the ng2 development site, Queen's Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, Science Park, Beeston town centre and Chilwell before terminating at a park-and-ride site near the A52, close to junction 25 of the M1.

The 7.5km Clifton route will serve the Meadows, Wilford/Ruddington Lane and the Clifton Estate before terminating at a park-and-ride site near the A453, close to junction 24 of the M1.

Councillor Jane Urquhart, Nottingham City Council's portfolio holder for transport and area working, said: "By building on the success of the existing tram system we are demonstrating that, even in a tough financial climate, we are not afraid to take bold steps to ensure that Nottingham continues to grow and prosper.

"NET Phase Two will attract more businesses to Nottingham, create jobs and give residents better access to public transport.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/nottinghamshire/7972888.stm

 

[gordonthemoron]

The 7.5km Clifton route will serve the Meadows, Wilford/Ruddington Lane and the Clifton Estate before terminating at a park-and-ride site near the A453, close to junction 24 of the M1.

Believe me, it's nowhere near the M1 (7 miles or thereabouts)

 

[Metroland]

Nottingham Express Transit phase two has been given an amber light by the government which has granted the legal powers necessary to extend the existing NET tram network.

Having considered the Inspector's report of the lengthy Public Inquiry held in December 2007, government ministers this week approved the Transport and Works Act Order for the NET Phase Two extensions to Clifton and Chilwell via Beeston.

The Transport and Works Act Order gives the joint promoters - Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council - the legal powers to acquire the land, build and operate NET Phase Two. Focus now shifts to sealing a funding package for the project, expected to cost approximately £500m, a quarter of which must be found locally. Nottingham City Council wants to introduce a Workplace Parking Levy in the city to raise the cash but is still waiting for the government to approve the WPL plans.

Cllr Jane Urquhart, Nottingham City Council's portfolio holder for Transport and Area Working, said the tram extensions would make a big difference to people living and working in Nottingham. "Nottingham is an ambitious and dynamic city. By building on the success of the existing tram system we are demonstrating that, even in a tough financial climate, we are not afraid to take bold steps to ensure that Nottingham continues to grow and prosper."

http://www.transportbriefing.co.uk/story.php?id=5763