The proposal
The initial routes proposed are from north, south and east Leeds into and around the city centre.
See an aerial view of all the routes (jpeg image)
The Government recently granted Programme Entry Approval to the NGT Trolleybus scheme and allocated funding for the North Route to Bodington, the South Route to Stourton and a city centre link between these routes.
In addition the Government also gave approval to a proposed extension of the North Route to serve the Holt Park area.
The Government have not approved funding for the East Route to St James's Hospital or the full city centre loop. Work is currently underway to investigate alternative means of funding these important sections of the network.
In addition we are considering the potential for future NGT routes, including possible routes to Leeds Aire Valley and to east and west Leeds.
The aim is to tackle congestion, combat pollution and improve vital links between the city’s businesses, universities, hospitals and the city centre. The NGT story so far
Trolleybuses
It is proposed that the NGT network will be operated by modern trolleybuses.
Trolleybuses run on rubber tyres like a regular bus but they are powered by electricity from overhead wires. They have fast, smooth acceleration and are clean, quiet and don’t pollute the local environment.
More about trolleybuses
NGT routes
Trolleybuses would travel along the three initial routes, from north, south and east Leeds into and around the city centre. These are the routes where:
- Traffic congestion already causes problems or is likely to cause problems in the future.
- There is no easily accessible rail alternative.
- Faster and more efficient transport links would provide the greatest benefits to education, health, employment and the city’s overall economy.
North route
South route
East route
City centre route
