02/09/2026
Please see this South Yorkshire Mayor consultation on a new tram fleet;
A new generation of trams is being planned for South Yorkshire.
After more than 30 years in service, the current Supertram fleet is reaching the point where it needs to be replaced. Newer tram designs can offer a better travel experience, with features that improve comfort, accessibility and convenience for passengers.
As plans for the next fleet are developed, feedback received will help us understand what people value most when travelling and where improvements can make the biggest difference.
With the current Supertram fleet approaching the end of its operational life, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for people across South Yorkshire to help shape the trams that will serve the region for decades to come.
The new fleet will play a central role in the South Yorkshire People's Network, SYMCA's vision for a fully integrated public transport system that better connects communities and makes it easier for people to get around South Yorkshire. By bringing different ways of travelling together, the network aims to make everyday journeys simpler and more convenient for the people who live, work and visit South Yorkshire.
SYMCA is undertaking public engagement until Friday 18 September 2026 to seek views on the proposals to make it easier for people to choose public transport.
We want to hear your thoughts on plans for a brand-new Supertram fleet as part of the South Yorkshire People’s Network. This is your opportunity to tell us what matters most to you, from step-free access and seating layouts to space for wheelchairs, pushchairs and bikes. We’d also like your views on features such as air conditioning, onboard information screens, safety measures and other improvements that could make travelling easier, more comfortable and more reliable.
Your feedback will help shape the future of Supertram, so whether you travel every day or only occasionally, we’d love to hear from you.
The easiest way to take part is by completing a short questionnaire online at http://www.sypn.gov.uk/tramfleet, which also explains the proposals and includes design concepts to help you understand the proposals. Alternatively, paper copies will be available at the Customer Service Desk at Sheffield Interchange, Meadowhall Interchange and Sheffield Railway Station. Those who do not have access to the internet can call 0800 952 0002 to request a copy of the engagement pack by post.
See the proposals on Wednesday 12 August - 15:00 to 16:00 at The Workstation, Sheffield, S1 2BX.
From Monday 10 August to Friday 18 September 2026, we’re asking for your views on travelling by Supertram and what you’d like future journeys to look like. on plans to increase the capacity of Meadowhall Interchange Park & Ride
