Metrolink service set for boost

Reporter: Richard Hooton
Date published: 09 November 2016


OLDHAM'S Metrolink passengers will benefit from more trams running right into the heart of Manchester city centre under new proposals.

The plans put forward by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) would see the long-anticipated extension of Manchester Airport services beyond Cornbrook to Deansgate-Castlefield initially and, then, Victoria.

They would also see Rochdale and Oldham services to and from East Didsbury running along the new Second City Crossing (2CC), serving Victoria, Exchange Square and St Peter's Square.

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TfGM says the 2CC route will provide greater operational flexibility and improve the reliability of Metrolink services.

It is on course to enter service early next year, and the accompanying service changes put forward will be considered by members of the TfGM Committee on Friday.

Cllr Andrew Fender, chair of the TfGM Committee, said: "Metrolink is now the largest light rail network in the UK and the launch of the Second City Crossing early next year will mark the completion of one of the biggest transport projects in the country."