Client: Nottingham Express Transit (NET)

Scope: Tram shelters, platform canopies, ticket vending machines, platform metalwork
 

Project Overview

Trueform was awarded the contract to manufacture and install a series of advanced tram shelters, platform canopies, signage, ticket vending machines, and other platform metalwork for the second phase extension of the Nottingham Express Transit network.
 

The project was part of a wider initiative to rejuvenate the local tram network and required a distinctive, high-quality product family tailored to the city’s specific needs. Trueform, the UK’s leading experts in shelter and signage fabrication, were selected to deliver robust, long-lasting infrastructure that combined functionality with visual appeal.
 

Key Features & Deliverables

• Tram Shelters & Canopies: Custom-designed to protect passengers while complementing the cityscape.

• Ticket Vending Machines & Platform Metalwork: Fully integrated with shelter designs, ensuring seamless operation.

• A complete range of passenger information signage across the entire network.

• Over 150 Assets: Each product manufactured and installed to meet precise engineering and aesthetic requirements.

• High-Quality Materials & Engineering: Market-leading fabrication techniques and detailed engineering drawings ensured durability and performance.
   

Project Delivery

Trueform provided an end-to-end solution, including:

• Detailed design and engineering drawings

• Manufacturing and assembly

• On-site installation and commissioning
   

Each asset was carefully engineered to meet operational standards, passenger safety requirements, and long-term durability, reflecting Trueform’s commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
 

Outcomes & Benefits

• Delivered a high-quality, cohesive network of shelters and platform infrastructure.

• Enhanced passenger comfort and safety across the extended tram network.

• Demonstrated Trueform’s capability to execute large-scale, bespoke transport infrastructure projects on time and to specification.
   

This project highlights Trueform’s expertise in delivering complex, bespoke public transport infrastructure that balances design, functionality, and long-term operational performance.