This document discusses transportation in Greater Manchester and the expansion of the Metrolink tram network. It notes that Greater Manchester has 2.7 million residents and is the largest city region in the UK. The Metrolink network has expanded significantly since opening in 1992, now serving over 30 million passenger journeys annually on 77km of track with 77 stops. Current expansion projects include the new Airport Line connecting the city center to the airport, a second city crossing line through Manchester, and proposals to extend to Trafford Park.

1. CONNECTIVITY &
TRANSPORT

2. 2.7million
RESIDENTS
UK’s first
combined
authority
10
authorities
working
together
Economic potential
exceeds all other
UK city regions
Centre of innovation,
education, industry
and culture
Heart
of the
north
GREATER MANCHESTER

3. Greater
Manchester
Transport
Fund

4. Wythenshawe Interchange

5. Park & Ride

6. Oxford Road

12. Get me there

13. Growth and Reform Plan

14. Getting ready for HS2

15. Manchester Airport Connectivity

16. • Bury and Altrincham lines
opened in 1992
• Eccles line in 2000
• 37 stops covering
• 23 miles (37 km) of track
• Original fleet of 32 trams
• Operated by RATP (France)
Metrolink – where we started

17. • £1.5 billion investment to
expand the Metrolink network
• 30 million passenger journeys
and growing
• 77km tramway
• 77 stops
Metrolink – where we are now

18. Metrolink expansion in numbers..
2008 End of 2014
Trams 32 (T68’s) 104 (M5000’s)
Double trams per hour 3 15 (21 for special events)
Stops on network 37 92
Track 37km 96km
Journeys per annum 20m 29m
Park & Ride spaces 1179 3038
Tram drivers 100 300+
One complaint for this number of journeys.. 1259 4518

19. Future Metrolink Network – what’s next?
• Airport Line currently under
construction
• Second City Crossing – new
line through Manchester city
centre
• Victoria, St Peter’s Square
and Deansgate-Castlefield
stop improvements
• Proposals for Trafford
Park Line

20. Metrolink Airport Line
• Airport Line currently under construction
o 15 new stops
o 14.5km of track
o 28 road crossings
• Opening before the end of the year – 12
months ahead of schedule
• Improved links to Manchester Airport for
passengers and workers