MAJOR MILESTONE REACHED AT NEW MAGNA TRAM TRAIN STATION

Published 23 October 2025 at 12:07pm

South Yorkshire’s newest Tram Train station has reached a major construction milestone, with the installation of lift shafts and a new passenger overbridge now complete at the Magna Tram Train station in Rotherham. 

The £10million station and Park & Ride, set to open in early 2026, will serve the Tram Train route between Sheffield and Rotherham - improving access for residents, businesses and the Magna Science Adventure Centre, reducing congestion and pollution within the Lower Don Valley, and supporting wider regeneration in the area. 

The new infrastructure marks a significant step forward in the delivery of the station, which will feature fully accessible platforms, step-free access via lifts, and a pedestrian overbridge connecting both sides of the tracks. 

South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, said:

“It’s brilliant to see real progress being made at Magna. We’re building a better-connected South Yorkshire. 

“This is about more than concrete and steel. It’s about making sure our public transport network works for everyone - accessible, joined-up, and designed around the needs of our communities. 

“When the new station opens early next year, it’ll help more people get to work, get to school and spend time with friends and family. It’s another step towards a fairer, greener, more ambitious South Yorkshire. And I can’t wait to see it up and running." 

The Magna Tram Train station is being delivered by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) in partnership with Network Rail and Supertram, with funding from the UK Government’s Transforming Cities Fund.  

Roisin Lowery, Network Rail sponsor, said:

“The completion of the lift shafts and passenger bridge marks a key milestone in the project to complete the new Magna Tram Train station. We’re proud to be working with our partners to deliver what will be a major step forward in improving connectivity in this part of South Yorkshire.” 

The station will be the first new Tram Train stop added to the network since the pioneering service launched in 2018, and is expected to improve access to jobs, education and leisure for thousands of residents and visitors. 

Leader of Rotherham Council, Councillor Chris Read, said:

“The new Tram Train station at Magna is a further step forward for Rotherham and the wider region - improving the way our public transport network works, and strengthening our plans for more jobs and homes along the corridor along Templeborough and beyond. 
 
“This project is about making sure Rotherham residents and people across the region benefit from better, greener transport and that our town continues to grow. We’re proud to be working with partners to deliver this investment. I look forward to seeing the station open and making a real difference for our communities and visitors.” 
 
Cllr Ben Miskell, Chair of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council, said:

“We’re rightly proud of the Supertram. Now over 30 years old, it has served communities across South Yorkshire incredibly well. But the network has the potential to do so much more—and this new station is a clear sign of the progress being made by South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, in extending and improving the tram system, which we continue to fully back. 

“We’re excited about the future and are actively looking at how we can expand the tram network further — connecting more communities, reducing congestion, and cutting pollution while improving air quality across the region. 

“Alongside the tram improvements and the new station, we’re also upgrading walking, wheeling and cycling routes in the area through our Connecting Sheffield: Magna–Tinsley project. This will better connect local communities and workplaces to the new station, giving people more choice in how they travel - whether that’s on foot, by cycle, by public transport or by car.” 

Supporting South Yorkshire’s strong supply chain has been central to the project. Construction is delivered by Barnsley-based AmcoGiffen, employing 20 local staff and prioritising regional procurement. Key structural components, including the station’s footbridge and lift shafts, were fabricated at AmcoGiffen’s Barnsley steel fabrication facility, making the most of the area's strong network of construction suppliers. 

AmcoGiffen’s Operations Director, Peter Laws, said:

“We’re proud to play a key role in delivering South Yorkshire’s flagship Tram Train station, showcasing the strength of our delivery capabilities. This project has been a true collaboration between all partners, and we’re delighted to be delivering it safely, efficiently, and to schedule, helping to create lasting benefits for the community.” 

The station forms part of SYMCA’s commitment to invest over £110m in Supertram by 2027. This includes upgrades to the trams, track control systems and power supplies, alongside the construction at Magna. 

It also comes as the Rotherham Gateway Station project is set to move into the next phase of design. This includes finalising plans for a new connecting Tram Train stop - boosting local connections to Rotherham town centre, Magna, Lower Don Valley, Sheffield Arena and Olympic Legacy Park.  

Tram Train services continue to run as normal during Magna Tram Train station construction, except on Saturday evenings when dedicated replacement bus TT1 replaces services between Meadowhall South, Rotherham Central and Parkgate. A full Tram Train service will resume from 6 December.   
 
For more information visit: Project - South Yorkshire MCA