Nottingham: Tramway to Express Transit

This book begins with a look at the city’s original tramway and trolleybus system. This is followed by an examination of the NET project, including with a look at potential future developments. Some original documentation and publicity material is used along with a wide selection of previously unpublished photos illustrating construction, opening of the system and daily operations. Behind-the-scenes views of the depot and control centre are also included. First opened in 2004, Nottingham became the UK’s fifth new light rail network to feature street running sections akin to a traditional tramway. It marked the return of trams to the streets of Nottingham 68 years after closure of the city’s original tramway in 1936 and 38 years after the abandonment of the trolleybus network. The opening of the Phase 2 network, 11 years later, saw Nottingham Express Transit consolidate its position as an invaluable part of the city’s public transport system.