Colours on the front of the trams would be good too. Metrolink is committed to providing safe, comfortable commuter rail service to all passengers, including passengers with disabilities who travel with trained service animals or service animalsintraining. Zone 1 of the manchester metrolink, light rail network, is the part of the system where trams run through the streets of manchester city centre. The network has 93 stops along 62 miles 100 km of standardgauge track, making it the most extensive light rail system in the united kingdom.
Anyone who has visited manchester over the past few years cannot fail to have noticed the huge expansion programme taking place on the citys pioneering tramway, metrolink. Metrolink is owned by transport for greater manchester tfgm and operated and maintained under contract by a keolisamey consortium. The network manchester metrolink consists of seven lines which radiate from manchester city centre to termini at altrincham, ashtonunderlyne. Manchester metrolink is an urban lightrail system in greater manchester, england centred on manchester city centre. Manchester metrolinkis a tramlight rail system in greater manchester, england. The manchester metrolink has a length of 100 kilometers of railroad, 7 lines, and 6 functional routes the metro. It operates services to the towns of bury, altrincham and eccles metrolink is operated by stagecoach group, on behalf of gmpte. Greater manchester tram network map visit manchester. 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. Revealed metrolinks new network map, inspired by the london underground coloured lines have been reintroduced to make it easier to distinguish the different services. We offer a library of downloadable files, forums to exchanges messages, news and more.
West didsbury is a tram stop on the south manchester line sml of greater manchesters lightrail metrolink system. 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. A light rail tram system, the metrolink also known as the manchester metrolink began operations nearly twentyfive years ago. This 92 km long network, serves 93 stations in total with its ownership being different from those who operate it. Central park metrolink station greater manchester police force headquarters. Page 17 metrolink greater manchester transport projects. Nationwides research showed that 69 per cent of homes in greater manchester are within 1,500 metres of a metrolink stop. The new flexity m5000 vehicles are now a familiar sight across greater manchester, with nearly 70,000 journeys a day made on the metrolink network. Quiz by rb357 manchester metrolink stops with map map quiz by rb357. To view the downloaded map, no internet connection is required.
I argued that a new version, with actual colours, would be bother prettier and more. Work to deliver a second metrolink line through the heart of manchester city centre providing greater capacity and resilience across the network is set to begin in january. The system serves the region of greater manchester on 7 different lines. Its boundaries are broadly equivalent to those of manchester city centre. Public transport should only be used for trips that are absolutely necessary for work, to get basic necessities, to. This web site is for you if you are interested in railway simulations.
Manchesters metrolink tram system will be extended to droylsden, rochdale and chorlton, it has been announced. National rail train times, fares, stations, destinations and service disruptions. History of manchester metrolink project gutenberg self. The metrolink network is approximately 23 miles 37 km long, with 37 stops along the route. Feb 26, 2017 metrolink s second city crossing is open. Can you name the manchester metrolink stops with map 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. Greater manchester rail network uk rail train maps.
Zone 1 of the manchester metrolink light rail network is the heart of the system where all of the. Using government and land registry statistics, researchers at nationwide found that. The new manchester metrolink map is both prettier and easier to use. Dft highway maintenance challenge fund tranche 2b manchester. Map showing average increase in value to homes near metrolink stop. Greater manchester tram network map transport for greater.
In 1987, when powers and funding had been secured for phase 1 of the network to go ahead, the brand name metrolink was first introduced. The queens road depot could not handle the systems expansion, so a new depot was built near trafford park in 2011. Mosley street stop was closed in 20, to improve journey times and. Manchester metrolink offline map pdf countriesregions. The map shows all routes open to general public passenger services by 9 october 20. Metrolink network map, tram times, tickets, stop information and service updates. Greater manchester accessibility levels gmal model overview greater manchester accessibility levels gmal are a detailed and accurate measure of the accessibility of a point to both the conventional public transport network i.
Secretary of state for transport douglas alexander has confirmed the new lines will goahead. Use your metrolink ticket to transfer to most connecting buses, shuttles, or rail lines for free. A map showing the boundary of greater manchester for bus services. It opened to passengers on 23 may 20, in west didsbury, south manchester, england. A map of metrolink lines alongside heavy rail lines in greater manchester.
Manchester metrolink phase 3 has been an amazing project and i am delighted to have worked. Zone 1 manchester metrolink wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Manchester metrolink stops with map map quiz by rb357. It also means manchester airport services will run all the way into the city centre. Moovit has an easytodownload manchester metrolink map, that serves as your. Administrative borders and coastline data from boundaryline product. Its boundaries are broadly equivalent to those of manchester city centre, and approximately mirror the citys inner ring road. Manchester metrolink is a tramlight rail system in greater manchester, england. It opened in 20 and is served by the east didsbury rochdale town centre service and the east didsbury shaw and crompton service monday to saturday daytime. The new manchester metrolink map is both prettier and easier. See maps of the metrolink tram network, the greater manchester train network, free bus routes, city centre routes, cycling maps, and transport links.
Phase 2 extended the network to eccles with 12 new tram stops and a new interchange at cornbrook was built in 1999. The metrolink stop sits some 300m south east of the former heavy rail station of the midland railway, which opened 1 january 1880 as withington. Manchester metrolink all routes and stations including confirmed future routes. All of the phase 3a lines opened in stages between september 2010 and february 20, although by this time mpt was also making excellent progress on many of the. Central park metrolink tram stop is served by the east didsbury rochdale town centre service and the east didsbury shaw and crompton service monday to saturday daytime. The history of metrolink begins with its conception as greater manchesters light rail system in 1982 by the greater manchester passenger transport executive, and spans its inauguration in 1992 and the successive phases of expansion. Manchester metrolink master thread page 64 railuk forums.
Metrolink holiday service limited service will be operated on may 27, july 4, and september 2, 2019. City zone shaw and crompton kingsway business park milnrow newbold newhey derker monsall failsworth hollinwood freehold westwood bury radcliffe prestwich whitefield. The system is owned by transport for greater manchester and operated and maintained under contract by a. Peter cushing, transport for greater manchesters metrolink director, said. Jun 20 subject to change 1997 20 lacmta a a dash ladot dash. Moovit has an easytodownload manchester metrolink map, that serves as your offline north west light rail map while traveling.
Jan 24, 2018 revealed metrolinks new network map, inspired by the london underground coloured lines have been reintroduced to make it easier to distinguish the different services similar to the london. Manchester metrolinks control room and customer service team were transferred to the new facility in early 20. Comprehensive map of all the current and planned lines and stations on the manchester metrolink network. As far as i know orl, eml, sml and apl were all abbreviations used by mpt for the various sections of the construction contract. I argued that a new version, with actual colours, would be bother prettier and more useful. Zone 1 forms the heart of the system where all of the other lines converge. Journey planner use transport for greater manchesters journey planner to find the best way to travel on different modes of transport. That compares to 94 per cent of london homes and underground stations where residents are more reliant on public transport. It operates services to the towns of bury, altrincham and eccles. Ashton old road metrolink stations metrolink line city centre district centres major employment sites ashtonunderlyne scheme. Plans to extend the lines further to ashtonunderlyne, wythenshawe and manchester airport are still on hold. Please do not travel unless it is absolutely essential stay at home. Comprehensive map of all the current and planned lines and stations on the manchester. The system is owned by transport for greater manchester and operated and maintained under contract by a keolisamey.
When completed in 20, phase 3a increased metrolinks total network length to 43 miles. Revealed metrolinks new network map, inspired by the. Zone 1 of the manchester metrolink light rail network is the heart of the system where all of the other lines converge. Passenger journeys on manchester metrolink 19922019. Map of greater manchester, uk with the metrolink network shown. The threeyear programme will see the creation of the new multimillion pound second city crossing, enabling more trams to cross the city centre and, in turn. 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. The map shows all routes open to general public passenger services by 28 february 20. Jan 31, 2018 in september 2016, in these pages, i asked a hugely important question.
Manchester crewe via stockport or manchester airport liverpool manchester manchester airport rochdale stalybridge liverpool warrington central manchester manchester rose hill and manchester she ffield via edale cross country trains services manchester hebden bridge leeds manchester hudders field leeds. Imo the map outgrows the uncoloured format as soon as the second. Map of greater manchester, uk with the metrolink network shown the map shows all routes open to general public passenger services by 9 october 20. History of manchester metrolink wikimili, the best. During peak hours, the train frequency is between 5 and 8 minutes. Bbc news uk england manchester metrolink extension. Ordnance survey opendata administrative borders and coastline data from boundaryline product. Noone really needs to know that the trams from eccles go past. Manchester metrolink map, lines, route, hours, tickets. Metrolink geographical map transport for greater manchester. Back then, the official map was entirely in grey, making it both horribly ugly and remarkably difficult to follow. Your trained service animal may ride with you on metrolink free of charge.
Central park metrolink tram stop tram times, map, photos. Greyhound flyaway municipal bus services connecting services. Metrolink tickets are valid on most connecting transit services at metrolink stations. The point being that if you know where a place is, and want to know how close the metrolink goes, the. The new manchester metrolink map is both prettier and.
This map can be saved in your phone and its easy to share with friends. All passengers are required to have a valid ticket prior to boarding. All routes and stations including confirmed future routes. History of manchester metrolink wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Since opening in 1992, the manchester metrolink lightrailtram system has grown to a. Metrolink is operated by stagecoach group, on behalf of gmpte. Owned by transport for greater manchester tfgm, the system has tripled in size over the past six years, making metrolink the largest tramway in the uk. This metrolink stop is located in the withington area of manchester. Public transport should only be used for trips that are absolutely necessary for work, to get basic necessities, to care for others or for medical reasons.