Rotherham Gateway

A proposed new transport hub to support growth, investment and opportunity

Rotherham Gateway is a long-term transport and regeneration project that aims to improve connections across Rotherham and South Yorkshire.

The project is centred on proposals for a new mainline railway station and tram-train stop at Forge Way, creating an integrated transport hub that supports economic growth, investment and regeneration.

By improving connectivity between communities, businesses and key destinations, Rotherham Gateway could help create new opportunities for residents, attract investment and support the borough's future growth.

Rotherham Gateway could transform connections across the borough

Better transport links help people access jobs, education, training and services, while supporting businesses to grow and invest.

Rotherham Gateway forms part of the wider Don Valley Growth Corridor and aims to strengthen local, regional and national connections through a proposed new station, tram-train stop and improved transport infrastructure.

The project is intended to support a more connected and accessible borough while helping unlock regeneration and development opportunities.

What Rotherham Gateway could deliver

Rotherham Gateway is expected to support:

• Faster rail connections across South Yorkshire and beyond
• A proposed new mainline railway station and tram-train stop at Forge Way
• Improved walking, wheeling and cycling routes
• Better integration between transport services
• New opportunities for jobs, skills and training
• New homes and regeneration projects
• Increased private sector investment

Key facts

The project could help support:

• Up to 8,000 jobs across the South Yorkshire Investment Zone
• Up to 3,000 new homes in Rotherham
• Up to £1.2 billion of private investment
• New business and manufacturing space
• Improved access to employment, education and services