ANOTHER £1.2million is needed for the Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train project, according to the Rotherham Business News website. The money is needed for upgrading the Supertram depot and to cover increased costs. The report quotes Sheffield City Region Combined Authority stating: "The estimated final cost of the SYPTE-led elements of the project have increased as a result of the proposed installation of an additional gantry at the Nunnery Square tram depot (not in the original project scope, but requested by Supertram due to operational difficulties in maintaining a larger fleet of vehicles); increased operational costs associated with the implementation of tram trains; and on-going prolongation costs incurred as a result of delays in entering into service."
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