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Supertram Suspended After Victorian Well Found Under Birley Lane

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 4:26 PM UTC · How we work

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Sheffield suspended the Supertram route after a Victorian well was found beneath Birley Lane.
The well likely dates to the late 1800s and may link to historic coal mining.
South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard said safety must come first despite passenger frustration.
Coppard said investigators will drill boreholes and scan to map the shaft.
Engineers are collaborating with the Mining Remediation Authority to evaluate risks and assess ground stability.

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Sheffield suspended the Supertram route after a Victorian well was found beneath Birley Lane.
The well likely dates to the late 1800s and may link to historic coal mining.
South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard said safety must come first despite passenger frustration.
Coppard said investigators will drill boreholes and scan to map the shaft.
Engineers are collaborating with the Mining Remediation Authority to evaluate risks and assess ground stability.