Free concert travel

A Metrolink tram

METROLINK has pledged its support to the One Love Manchester event by providing free travel to and from the fundraising concert.

Fans attending Sunday's concert at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground will be able to claim free travel between the city centre and the venue by showing their event ticket to Metrolink staff.

The concert will see Ariana Grande, joined by Justin Bieber, Coldplay and Katy Perry on stage to remember and fundraise for the victims of the Manchester Arena blast.

All proceeds from the show will go to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund for the victims.

Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, said: "This a wonderful gesture from Metrolink and I'm sure it will add to what will be a moving but memorable event for everyone attending on Sunday. This is in keeping with the spirit of generosity that has been building in our city.

"This is also an appropriate opportunity for me to thank the Metrolink staff who helped on the night and all the transport staff who have played their role in helping the city recover, including all those at Victoria Station."