Sheffield Supertram closure hits traders at Crystal Peaks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 06:44 · Archive

Traders at Sheffield's Crystal Peaks are struggling after Supertram services suspended following a sinkhole discovery two months ago.

Shops and market stalls at Crystal Peaks shopping centre in Sheffield are facing hardship after Supertram services were suspended in August. The suspension followed the discovery of a Victorian-era well and mineshaft beneath tram tracks on Birley Lane. The blue route linking Gleadless Townend and Halfway has remained out of action for two months, despite replacement buses being put in place.

At a Sheffield council transport, regeneration and climate policy committee meeting on 21 October, Beighton ward councillor Stuart Wallace revealed that the shopping centre manager Lee Greenwood had informed him of a dramatic drop in visitor numbers. Councillor Wallace said that numerous retail shops within the centre had reported large reductions in takings and that several were worried whether they could continue without the customers who previously used the tram.

Fellow Beighton ward councillor Ian Horner highlighted the particular difficulty for market traders, noting they must make money in the run-up to Christmas to survive the winter. Councillor Wallace asked whether South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, which has operated Supertram since bringing it into public ownership in 2024, had set a date for services to restart.

How it is being reported

• Traders' 'survival' fears as sinkhole suspends Sheffield SupertramShops and market stalls in Crystal Peaks, Sheffield, are struggling because of the suspension of Supertram services after a sinkhole was found under tram tracks two months ago.Huddersfield Examiner · 24 Oct, 04:00
• Traders struggling following Sheffield Supertram disruption after sinkhole discoveryShops and market stalls in Crystal Peaks, Sheffield, are struggling because of the suspension of Supertram services after a sinkhole was found under tram tracks two months ago.Yorkshire Post · 23 Oct, 08:30

In this story: Sheffield · Crystal Peaks · South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority · Lee Greenwood · Stuart Wallace · Ian Horner

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