Construction of the new Magna Tram Train station in Rotherham has reached a key milestone with lift shafts and a pedestrian overbridge now in place. The £10 million project, funded through the UK Government’s Transforming Cities Fund, will form part of the Tram Train route connecting Sheffield and Rotherham when it opens in early 2026.
Developed by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority in partnership with Network Rail and Supertram, the new stop will include step-free access and fully accessible platforms. The project aims to improve transport connectivity for residents, workers and visitors to the Magna Science Adventure Centre while easing congestion in the Lower Don Valley.
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.”
Construction is led by Barnsley-based AmcoGiffen, which has sourced much of the project’s steelwork from its local fabrication facility. The company has employed 20 regional staff on-site, strengthening South Yorkshire’s supply chain and supporting local employment.
The station is the first new addition to the Tram Train network since its launch in 2018 and forms part of a £110 million investment in Supertram upgrades by 2027. Further plans under the Rotherham Gateway Station project will expand connectivity between Rotherham town centre, Magna, Sheffield Arena and the Olympic Legacy Park.
Tram Train services are continuing during construction, with temporary Saturday evening bus replacements in operation until early December.
