Metrolink is owned by transport for greater manchester tfgm and operated and maintained under contract by a keolis amey. The eib is the nonprofit long term lending institution of the eu which offers loans at low interest rates to eu member states for projects such as infrastructure development and. Free tram travel travel free on metrolink trams in the city zone if you have bought a rail ticket for travel from any greater manchester station to a city zone station request a metrolink addon free of charge. Manchester metrolink 2020 all you need to know before you. Metrolink 2030 the current metrolink line map but with all the extensions and planned extensions on it. Posts about tfgm written by manchesterclimatemonthly. Manchester metrolink line opens more than a year ahead of. Manchester metrolinks control room and customer service team were transferred to the new facility in early 20. Manchester metrolink simple english wikipedia, the free. The system serves the region of greater manchester on 7 different lines. Increasing capacity is crucial if the project is to live up to expectations.
Fy1920 adopted budget, fy2124 projections fy1819 adopted budget, fy2021 projections fy1718 adopted budget, fy1820 projections. This map shows how the current system looks on a map of greater manchester today 7 out of 10 districts are served, trafford is getting a further extension by 2020. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Jan 24, 2018 this is the first look at a new easiertoread metrolink map with colours to distinguish each tram line the new map will be launched on sunday january 28 along with later running trams, better. Ed howe has drawn up a new map of the tram network based on tfgms 2040 vision. I pre ordered this title in good faith and i feel entitled to a full explanation. Nov 02, 2014 manchester metrolink line opens more than a year ahead of schedule this article is more than 5 years old launch of. A new underground station at manchester airport terminal two is proposed, alongside the potential to expand the tram network to port salford and salford stadium in the west. Manchester metrolink m5000 tram prototype operating companyorganisation manchester metrolink the system uses platforms at mainline height, even on the city centre sections. Transport for greater manchester light rapid transit system. This 92 km long network, serves 93 stations in total with its ownership being different from those who operate it. Manchester metrolink map, lines, route, hours, tickets.
The current metrolink line map but with all the extensions and planned extensions on it. The metrolink is a tram network servicing the greater manchester area, specifically the cities of manchester and salford and the metropolitan boroughs of bury, oldham, rochdale, trafford, and tameside. With four new lines tripling the size of the original network, the manchester metrolink is the largest overground light rail system operating in the uk and one of the largest urban tramways in europe. Metrolinks phase 3 lines to ashton, rochdale, east didsbury and manchester airport were financed in part via a. Metrolink is dedicated to being a good neighbor to its surrounding communities. Patricia patty francisco joined metrolink in june 2014.
Bringing people together is one of the greatest benefits of any transport system, and here in manchester, were transforming the citys iconic metrolink service to connect passengers with new areas across the region. The exception to this is a special early morning service between manchester airport and. Passengers on the eccles line can use the 33 and 50 bus services between eccles and manchester. Metrolink close to overtaking london tramlink as third. New routes, new trams and new ticket machines are only part of the ambitious work currently being delivered, which will almost triple the networks size and improve the. Now with intu trafford centre branch misplaced station symbols at exchange square. Metrolink second city crossing will open to passengers. Since opening in 1992, the manchester metrolink lightrailtram system has grown to a network of 99 tram stops the system opened in april 1992 with 20 tram stops with routes radiating from manchester victoria to bury and manchester piccadilly to altrincham.
As of 20, rochdale metropolitan borough council aspires to link middleton to the metrolink network by constructing a. The trafford centre metrolink is complete i love manchester. While manchester airport was already served by a good rail service, the route of the metrolink line was designed to serve many of the large housing developments around wythenshawe many of the staff employed at the airport live in the areas which would be served by metrolink services, giving an alternative to local bus services. Jim mcmahons proposed new metrolink services, with the proposed new lines under loop 1 and loop 2. Phase 3 metrolink expansion is now complete laing orourke. The network manchester metrolink consists of seven lines which radiate from manchester city centre to termini at altrincham, ashtonunderlyne, bury, east didsbury, eccles, manchester airport and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The future of rapid transit transport for greater manchester. The european investment bank, the european unions longterm lending institution, has agreed to provide gbp 500 million for the expansion of greater manchesters metrolink network. Comparing it to the current metrolink service map, only 2 new services are going through cornbrook the most congested part of the network on that map. We reached a major milestone in february 2015 with metrolink trams once again running to the manchester victoria stop after a complete overhaul to build new platforms and tracks.
The network has 99 stops along 65 miles 105 km of standardgauge track, making it the most extensive light rail system in the united kingdom. Feb 17, 2014 can you name the manchester metrolink stops with map test your knowledge on this geography quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. We the undersigned petition the council to declare a climate emergency, with a target to be zero carbon by the year 2030, with a proportionate share of manchester airports emissions 35. The big bang theory of manchesters metrolink urban. The latest line, to manchester airport, opened earlier this month. Manchester metrolink branded locally simply as metrolink is a tram light rail system in greater manchester, england. In other words, manchester has managed to do something that no other british city has done since london built its tube. Get updates, departure times, plan a journey, find tickets and passes for tram travel. Manchester trams metrolink services, parking, connections. Manchester is one of the most exciting places to visit in the uk right now where everybody and anybody is very warmly welcomed. Yet another publication thwarted by unexplained delays. This book celebrates our achievements on the project, looks back on the sheer scale and quality of the work undertaken over the last seven years, and looks. Tfgm holds powers to commission a new line from pomona to port salford via trafford park and the trafford centre, and committed to procuring a funding mechanism for its construction in 2011. Our determination to find better alternatives in the face of sudden and seemingly overwhelming problems has been fundamental to project success.
This is one of the best books i have come across for exploring greater manchester on public transport. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. She is responsible for the overall planning, management and administration of all hr programs while working collaboratively with the executive leadership team, coworkers, other agency partners and members of the public. One of those books where you can tell even after the first thumb through that the. Major sporting events in manchester including the rugby world cup at etihad stadium, super league grand final at old trafford and manchester city and united matches helped the citys metrolink hit a record number of passengers using the network in october. Can you name the manchester metrolink stops with map test your knowledge on this geography quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Built by firema in italy, 1007 operated on the bury piccadilly altricham service. See the network map as well as facilities and maps for tram stops. Metrolink was originally built and operated from 1989 by the consortium greater manchester metrolink limited gmml.
Transport for greater manchester tfgm selected the thales tram management system for the fiveyear upgrade programme. This tram is one of the original 26 t68 trams dating from when the metrolink system opened in 1992. The multimillion pound transformation of victoria stop is an integral part of network rails major redevelopment of the entire station, due to complete later in 2015. The metrolink operates seven days of the week throughout the year, only closing on christmas day. In view of this all stops were constructed to mainline railway platform height. The trafford centre line is already accommodated for as that is already going to happen and is why currently only the didsbury service uses the newer 2nd city centre route via exchange square. Metrolink bosses have finally released a date for the launch of the second city crossing and its this month the new tram line should open to passengers on sunday, february 26, if final. Used the metrolink on a weekend visit to manchester. Trackwork construction on the longawaited metrolink line to the trafford centre is all but complete, paving the way for trams to start using the route in the first half of 2020. Greater manchesters population is expected to reach 3 million by 2030 alone. This tram was specifically chosen as 1007 was the fleet number of manchester corporation tramways last tram in 1949. Now with intu trafford centre branch new interchange symbols. Metrolink is owned by transport for greater manchester tfgm and operated and maintained under contract by a keolisamey consortium. Manchester metrolink 2020 all you need to know before.
But this cant just be owed to big sporting events, given that the 92stop light rail network attracted 31 million passengers. Manchester metrolink or usually just metrolink is the name of the tram system in greater manchester, england. This is the third dvd programme featuring the manchester metrolink light rail system from independent transport videos. Mp shows how future metrolink map could look if proposed. The longterm funding, over 30 years, will be used by the greater manchester combined authority to fund construction of the third phase of the light rail system. Quiz by rb357 manchester metrolink stops with map map quiz by rb357. Phase 2 extended the network to eccles with 12 new tram stops and a new interchange at cornbrook was built in 1999. Manchester metrolink opened in 1992 with a 19mile route that ran from bury to altrincham via manchester city centre using former railway lines inherited from british rail. In 20, we celebrated the launch of the new greater manchester metrolink line to ashtonunderlyne, once again, delivered ahead of schedule. Most notably, we worked closely with metrolink ratp dev limited mrdl to develop an alternative rail junction control solution, to bring forward the opening of the south manchester line.
Revealed metrolinks new network map, inspired by the. Future metrolink 2030 with images transit map, train map. Jun 07, 2016 the metrolink boost is partially being credited to line extensions, with the figures revealing an intriguing snapshot on how greater manchesters tram system has grown. Welcome to the official tourism site of greater manchester where you can search for things to do and find out whats on, as well as getting inspiration for your visit to this fantastic city region youthful, diverse, energetic and bursting with character. It is owned by transport for greater manchester and operated by keolis and amey.
For more information about sustainability at metrolink, and to make a suggestion, please contact us at. Manchester metrolink stops including extensions quiz. Manchester metrolink branded locally simply as metrolink is a tramlight rail system in greater manchester, england. Bombardier transportation and consortium partner vossloh kiepe received an option order to supply 16 flexity swift light rail vehicles to the metrolink system in september 2014, bringing the number of vehicles to 120. Metrolink network to oldham, rochdale, east didsbury, ashton, manchester airport. Mar 18, 2018 the network manchester metrolink consists of seven lines which radiate from manchester city centre to termini at altrincham, ashtonunderlyne, bury, east didsbury, eccles, manchester airport and. Visit manchester holidays in manchester uk official. Manchester metrolink blog unofficial home facebook. The attention to detail is fantastic and it is a treasure trove of interesting information about all stops in and around the metrolink network. Trains and trams tickets interest free loans these are available to support the purchase of public transport annual season tickets. In 1997 the contract was awarded to a new consortium, altram manchester limited, a consortium of ansaldo transporti, serco investments limited, laing civil engineering and 3i. As most stations are service by two or more services, trams usually arrive every 6 minutes or even more frequently.
Preparations for a new transport interchange in stockport are taking a future metrolink line into account, which would see an 8th district added to the map. Passengers on the airport line can use the 43 and 101 bus services between manchester airport and manchester. These units are split between queens road and trafford depots. All publication and release dates should be legally binding. British trams online manchester metrolink fleet list. Stockport will become a second metrolink hub under the plans, with direct services to altrincham, manchester airport and central manchester via didsbury planned. Patron numbers have been steadily rising since the metrolink s inception in 1992. History was made on 29th may 2014 with the preservation of metrolink 1007. The system is owned by transport for greater manchester tfgm, which used to be called the greater manchester passenger transport executive gmpte. There are no metrolink stations in bolton, stockport, or wigan.
This is a list of confirmed or proposed future developments of the manchester metrolink light rail system. Youthful, diverse, energetic and bursting with character. Known throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, manchester has a proud history in science, politics, music, arts and sport. May 06, 2015 we reached a major milestone in february 2015 with metrolink trams once again running to the manchester victoria stop after a complete overhaul to build new platforms and tracks. The draft sustainable development plan sdp sets out the strategic. Manchester metrolink stops with map map quiz by rb357. In the mediumterm to 2030 new metrolink lines are being considered, along with potential for tramtrain services.
We continue to explore new ways to expand the metrolink network and develop new rapid transit schemes as part of the greater manchester transport strategy 2040. Since beginning its operation in april 1992 as the united kingdoms first modern tram system, the metrolink has. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. New lines to mediacityuk, rochdale via oldham, ashton and manchester airport followed and, eight years later, metrolink is now the largest light rail system in the uk. This video is a compilation of the network taken within the last 4. Proposed developments of manchester metrolink wikipedia. Metrolink 2030 the current metrolink line map but with. Years of operation from 2009 model manufacturer halling for heaton park tramway and east lancs model tramway supplies.
A light rail system for greater manchester was born of a desire by the greater manchester county council to fulfil its obligations to provide an integrated and efficient system of public transport under its structure plan and the transport act 1968. A light rail tram system, the metrolink also known as the manchester metrolink began operations nearly twentyfive years ago. We just used our debit card to get on and off the tram so we didnt have the hassle of having the correct money for a ticket. Thales is the technology behind the manchester metrolink. Buckley wells tram stop and elton reservoir tram stop have been proposed to provide better passenger access in southern bury, and would be on the bury line between bury interchange and radcliffe tram stop middleton extension. As part of transport for greater manchester s tfgm longterm 2040 transport strategy, it is. History of manchester metrolink project gutenberg self. Sep 04, 2017 25years on and the manchester metrolink has gone from strength to strength with seeing significant extensions to the network. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. It has not been specified which services can be used if trying to get from ashton to manchester, or east didsbury to manchester. Metrolink 2030 the current metrolink line map but with all. History of manchester metrolink docklands light railway train, at a light rail demonstration at debdale park, gorton, 1987 a halflength metrolink vehicle mockup, on display in 1990. Patron numbers have been steadily rising since the metrolinks inception in 1992.
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