East Midlands Mayor plays down £400m plan for Derby tram linesClaire Ward feels other services are in greater need of supportView Image Claire Ward chose not to comment specifically on the proposal for a tram network in Derby (Image: Derbyshire Live)The East Midlands Mayor has played down fresh plans for a tram network coming to Derby – suggesting other transport services are in greater need. ‌Join us on WhatsApp to get the latest news straight to your phonePeople have until the end of next week (Sunday, February 8) to put their ideas and needs forward for consideration for East Midlands leaders. Earlier this month a proposal was submitted within the consultation for a new tram network to serve across Derby and into Nottingham. Following the proposal announcement, the Mayor was asked by the LDRS whether or not Derby needs a tram network? One of the East Midlands Mayor’s key long-term growth strategies includes plans to create the “Trent Arc” – a tram network linking both Derby and Nottingham.