People with restricted mobility, sight impairment or hearing difficulties all benefit from the design of NET which is the first UK tram system to start public service fully compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act.

Our trams are 100% low floor throughout - so no steps to negotiate anywhere and there is only a small gap between our trams and the tramstop platforms.

Four sets of wide double doors with white strips for enhanced visibility feature on each tram, with warning sounds for when doors are opening and closing.

The floor colourings are darker in front of doors, making the area clearly visible and the extra space near the doors allows easy movement on and off the tram for wheelchairs or powered mobility scooters.

There are two dedicated wheelchair spaces with help buttons and stop request buttons at the right height. The tram driver has CCTV cameras to be sure all passengers are on or off before closing the doors and setting off.

Electronic signs and audible announcements communicate the tram's destination and the next stop. Conductors are on board to issue tickets and provide help if needed.

All platforms are laid out in the same way with electronic displays providing real-time timetable information: 'the next tram will be along in two minutes', help points to talk to the control room, which has a CCTV view of the stop and shelters including passenger information.

The Nottingham Tram timetable is also available in other formats including braille.

To request a copy of the NET timetable, e-mail info@thetram.net or telephone NET Customer Services on 0115 942 7777

Park and Ride Accessibility

There are a total of over 100 parking spaces for disabled motorists close to the tram stop at all five Park and Ride sites:

• Wilkinson Street 41
• Hucknall 14
• Moor Bridge   6
• Phoenix Park 19
• The Forest 24
• (Bulwell) (3)

NCT Bus Accessibility

80% of NCT buses already have low floor entrances, with the aim of the entire fleet having low floor entrances by 2007. For information about which routes are operated with low  floor buses, please check www.nctx.co.uk.