| Nottingham Express Transit | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Nottingham City Council |
| Area served | Nottingham |
| Transit type | Tram |
| Number of lines | 2 |
Who runs the trams in Nottingham?
Nottingham Trams Ltd
Operation and maintenance is undertaken by Nottingham Trams Ltd, a subsidiary of Keolis (80%) and Trent Barton (20%).
Do Nottingham trams make a profit?
Tramlink Nottingham, meanwhile, recorded a loss before tax of almost £22.1m in its most recent accounts, though turnover increased by 0.9 percent, to more than £63.7m, up from £63.2m recorded in the financial year before. It recorded a loss, before tax, of almost £22.5m in the previous financial year.
How many trams are there in Nottingham?
Trams on each line run at varying frequency, ranging from between four to eight trams per hour. NET currently operates 15 Bombardier Incentro AT6/5 trams and 22 Alstom Citadis 302 trams.
When did Nottingham get trams?
1878
1878. The Nottingham and District Tramways Company’s first routes were opened on Thursday 17th September 1878, operating with horse buses. Two services operated, both starting at St Peter’s Church with one running to Trent Bridge and one to London Road via Station Street.
Who owns Nottingham City Transport?
Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Transport is the major bus operator of the city of Nottingham, England. It is owned by Nottingham City Council (95%) and Transdev (5%).*.
Is Nottingham City Transport a private company?
NCT is the 5th biggest private employer in Greater Nottingham – the top 4 are all multi-national organisations.
Which city in the world has the most trams?
The world’s largest tram system is situated in Melbourne in Australia, pictured above. The system began operation with horse drawn trams in 1884. Today the system consists of 487 electric trams which run on 250 kilometers of track which are served by 27 routes and 1,763 stops.
What city has the best trams?
Lyon, France
Lyon won the gold for being home to the best performing tram system in large cities across the world.
Are trams cheaper to run than buses?
As per above the cost per passenger mile of a tram is around half that of a bus.
How many Sikhs live in Nottingham?
Religion
| Religion | 2001 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Jewish | 627 | 1,069 |
| Muslim | 12,353 | 26,919 |
| Sikh | 3,321 | 4,312 |
How fast do Nottingham trams go?
50 mph
Nottingham Express Transit (NET) is a 32-kilometre-long (20 mi) tram system in Nottingham, England.
| Nottingham Express Transit | |
|---|---|
| Electrification | Overhead line (750 V DC) |
| Top speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
Do trams in Nottingham run all night?
NET provides a regular weekday tram service with trams available from every 7 minutes. We have late night trams available between 12am-1am terminating at Shipstone Street and Nottingham Station.
What is the oldest pub in Nottingham?
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem is a Grade II listed public house in Nottingham which claims to have been established in 1189, although there is no documentation to verify this date.
What is the life expectancy in Nottingham?
Life expectancy and causes of death
| Indicator | Age | Value (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Life expectancy at birth (male) | All ages | 77.2 |
| 2 Life expectancy at birth (female) | All ages | 81.3 |
| 3 Under 75 mortality rate from all causes | 457.1 | |
| 4 Mortality rate from all cardiovascular diseases | 105.2 |
What was the old name for Nottingham?
Saxon Nottingham
Nottingham’s settlement began in the 6th century as the village of Snottingaham – the home of a warlord called Snotta. The Old-English word “ham” meant village. The word “inga” meant belonging to and Snotta was obviously the lord’s name. Gradually this changed to Snottingham then just Nottingham.
Who owns Fat Cat Nottingham?
The brewery is owned by Colin Keatley landlord of the Fat Cat public house twice winner of the CAMRA National Pub of the Year.
What companies does Nottingham City Council own?
The council owns eight core companies: Nottingham City Homes, Nottingham City Transport, EnviroEnergy, National Ice Centre, Thomas Bow City Asphalt, Nottingham Revenue and Benefits, Blueprint and Nottingham Futures.
Who owns Nottingham City Homes?
Nottingham City Council
We’re an arms’ length management organisation (ALMO) of Nottingham City Council – that means that the council owns the homes, and we manage them on its behalf, under the governance of a Board made up of councillors, tenants and leaseholders, and independent and co-opted members.
Who is the biggest transport company in UK?
Royal Mail PLC is the United Kingdom’s market leader in industrial transportation based on revenue.
Are trams in Nottingham free?
1 month ago. Sorry, no, you have to pay cash or use a credit card at the machine next to the tram stop.