Andrew Macfarlane writes: We had a presentation from TfGM at Monday night’s Friends of Altrincham Interchange meeting about the current state of play with the Interchange scheme. To summarise: All necessary approvals are now in place for the scheme to commence onsite including Planning Approval, Network Rail Form 1 to 4 Design Approvals, Landlord’s Consent [...]
Member, Mike Battman writes …. Following the comments on the ‘overcrowding’ blog about connections or lack of them, I suggested the subject of the Metrolink timetable and how the trams run in practice should have its own post. The Chairman agreed and asked if I’d draft a post. Here it is …. So, is there [...]
Those of us changing onto Metrolink trams at Altrincham will know that the real-time information departure displays installed over 3 years ago are still boarded up with plywood. Very frustrating! The dispute over the costs of the system has progressed to the courts with an interim ruling given recently by Mr Justice Akenhead. There’s a [...]
Following on from the proposal for tram-train in Mid Cheshire, we’ve been contacted to let us know that GMPTE commissioned a report in 2007 on the potential for Tram-Train to Greenbank (it seems there’s also a separate report on Tram-Train to Marple). This report has been released in a redacted form under The Freedom of [...]
Here’s an announcement today from the Department for Transport. *********************************************************************** Revolutionary new tram trains to be piloted in South Yorkshire Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 May 2012 Type: Press release Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport Passengers in South Yorkshire will be the first in the country to benefit from flexible new Tram Trains that [...]
Work continues taking Metrolink to Manchester Airport, with work now taking place constructing a bridge over the Mid Cheshire Line at Southmoor Road. Courtesy of Andrew, here’s a letter recently sent to local residents – Baguley Bridge, Southmoor Road OOHW letter and here’s a map of the area – Looks like it will still be [...]
We hear that TfGM (Transport for Greater Manchester) are making Metrolink free this Sunday to give people an opportunity to get out and about this weekend and enjoy the many attractions Greater Manchester has to offer. TfGM want to show passengers, partners and the whole of the region their support in encouraging people to visit [...]
Just published, here’s an interesting GMITA report on Tram-Train spotted by one of our members: It’s quick to download – just click here. Our previous posts covering Tram-Train have included: – Tram-Train – Why are we waiting? and – Cheshire, Warrington & Merseyside – A Case for Tram-Train. The sooner we get a decent timetable [...]
We’ve received the following from Metrolink Projects at GMPTE – *************************************************************** “As you may be aware, Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority (GMITA) is proposing to close the Mosley Street Metrolink stop in Manchester city centre. The closure of the stop will offer passengers faster journey times for outbound services, improve access and visibility to retailers [...]
A double tram has brought down the wires just south of Timperley station at 07.30 this morning (Monday 16th August). The line is expected to remain closed until some time on Thursday (19th August). Replacement buses are running from Altrincham bus station (stand M) calling at all stations to Trafford Bar. Trams are running from Old Trafford to [...]
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