Date: 19/06/2013

THE first tram-train service in the UK is being given the go-ahead by transport minister Norman Baker today. The service, costing around £60 million, will run from early 2016 between Rotherham Parkgate and Sheffield city centre, using both the existing tramway and the national rail network.

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Minister gives green light for tram-trains

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THE first tram-train service in the UK has been given the go-ahead by transport minister Norman Baker. The service, costing around £60 million,...