Fare cut on Sheffield - Rotherham tram-train

Visitors to key attractions, shopping hotspots and the Forge Island leisure destination in Rotherham could benefit from cheaper travel as Supertram fares and child concessionary fares across bus and tram are frozen, along with a cut to the long distance single Supertram fare.

The South Yorkshire Mayor has confirmed that Supertram fares will be frozen at their current rate for 2026 and the adult long distance Supertram single fare will reduce in price from £3.40 to £3 - putting the cost in line with the national bus fare cap price.

The pioneering tram-train service launched in 2018, connecting Sheffield to Rotherham town centre and Parkgate Shopping.

South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard said: “My mission is simple: to create a world-class, integrated public transport system that’s affordable and accessible. For decades, Supertram has suffered from a lack of investment, and fixing that hasn’t been easy. But we’ve brought Supertram back under public control – and buses will follow in 2027.

“That means decisions are made here in South Yorkshire, for the benefit of the people who live and work here – including the fares you pay. Whether you’re commuting, studying, visiting family or heading out for the night, we’re building a transport network that works for everyone.

“From January, for the whole of 2026, we’re cutting the price of an adult long-distance tram ticket from £3.40 to £3 and freezing all other Supertram fares. We’re also keeping the child concessionary fare at £1 across buses and trams – helping families travel more easily.

“Freezing and reducing fares is just the start. In 2026, we’ll also open the new tram-train station at Magna, as well as spending millions to make the network more resilient and reliable, and accelerate our preparations for bus franchising in 2027. It’s going to be an exciting year as we continue to transform our public transport in South Yorkshire.”

Construction on the new tram-train stop at Magna is due for completion in January. Following this, testing, licensing and certification will need to be completed, prior to bringing the stop into public operation.

Set to improve access to the Magna Science Adventure Centre, the new £10m scheme also includes the introduction of a new 100–150 space Park & Ride.

A new 289-space free-to-use Park & Ride for Rotherham Parkgate tram-train passengers opened next to Parkgate Shopping Park last year.

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