History of manchester metrolink the need for a light rail system in manchester was born out of a desire to link its two main railway stations, piccadilly and victoria. From humble beginnings, metrolink has expanded to become the largest light rail network in the uk. Moovit has an easytodownload manchester metrolink map, that serves as your offline north west light rail map while traveling. Manchester metrolink map, lines, route, hours, tickets.
Greater manchester tram network map transport for greater. I argued that a new version, with actual colours, would be bother prettier and more useful. All routes and stations including confirmed future routes. Is it time to rethink the manchester metrolink map.
Mar 23, 2020 on tuesday through friday april 1417 from 8 p. The multimillion pound transformation of victoria stop is an integral part of network rails major redevelopment of the entire station, due to complete later in 2015. The tram train technology which allows adapted trams to use existing heavy rail lines would allow the route to run along the stockportaltrinchamchester line for much of the distance. Metrolink manchester map freeware strategy map balanced scorecard v. Central park metrolink tram stop tram times, map, photos. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. Bbc news uk england manchester metrolink extension. The manchester geographical society website also has this very detailed description of the bury route pdf file, with some historical photographs. Comprehensive map of all the current and planned lines and stations on the manchester metrolink network.
Combined train and tram tickets bought from a train station ticket office or a ticket vending machine at a metrolink stop, will now be to metrolink zones instead of a named stop. Proposed developments of manchester metrolink wikipedia. Buckley wells tram stop has been proposed to provide better passenger access in southern bury, and would be on the bury line between bury interchange and radcliffe tram stop middleton extension. A map showing the boundary of greater manchester for bus services. Metrolink is owned by transport for greater manchester tfgm and operated and maintained under contract by a keolisamey consortium. Metrolink incorporates the features of heavy rail and trams. It is a vast network of stations that can help you travel to major destinations and employment centers. Revealed metrolinks new network map, inspired by the. Manchester metrolink, englandsubmitted in manchester metro map. Transport bosses reveal plans to use special tramtrain. The new manchester metrolink map is both prettier and easier to use.
It was opened in phases during 19992000 as part of the second phase of the systems development. And now, a mere 16 months after my initial thundering, transport for greater manchester tfgm has finally redesigned its. Central park metrolink station greater manchester police force headquarters. Metrolink has embarked on a technology transformation in an effort to provide an even better rider experience. Six months later, i breathlessly reported that someone out there in the wilds of the internet had been smart enough to take my advice and in the process, had made the map much, much better click to expand. As of 20, rochdale metropolitan borough council aspires to link middleton to the metrolink network by constructing a branch off the bury line. To view the downloaded map, no internet connection is required. During peak hours, the train frequency is between 5 and 8 minutes. Jan 31, 2018 in september 2016, in these pages, i asked a hugely important question. Metrolink manchester map freeware free download metrolink. Back then, the official map was entirely in grey, making it both horribly ugly and remarkably difficult to follow. Its the offline light rail map in north west that will.
The history of metrolink begins with its conception as greater manchesters light rail system in. Metrolink network map, tram times, tickets, stop information and service updates. Metrolink operates a discretionary refund policy and tickets and passes are generally nonrefundable. Use your metrolink ticket to transfer to most connecting buses, shuttles, or rail lines for free. Transport bosses reveal plans to use special tramtrain to. Journey planner use transport for greater manchesters journey planner to find the best way to travel on different modes of transport. We reached a major milestone in february 2015 with metrolink trams once again running to the manchester victoria stop after a complete overhaul to build new platforms and tracks. St peters square or market street stations are the nearest metrolink stations. The trafford centre line is already accommodated for as that is already going to happen and is why currently only the didsbury service uses the newer 2nd city centre route via exchange square. Metrolink system map orange county transportation authority. Phase 3 metrolink expansion is now complete laing orourke. Map not to scale metrolink commuter rail system effective may 14, 2018.
National rail train times, fares, stations, destinations and service disruptions. Metrolink trains arrive less often than metro rail trains, and unlike the metro rail trains, they depart on specific schedules. Secretary of state for transport douglas alexander has confirmed the new lines will goahead. Table of contents 34 notes and information 67 system map 89 ventura county line monfri 10 ventura county line amtrak service daily 12 connections visit antelope valley line monfri 14 antelope valley line satsun 1617 san bernardino line monfri 1819 san bernardino line satsun 20 riverside line monfri 22 91perris valley line monfri 23 91perris valley line satsun. There are direct trams to destinations such as manchester city centre, oldham, and rochdale. The system serves the region of greater manchester on 7 different lines. See maps of the metrolink tram network, the greater manchester train network, free bus routes, city centre routes, cycling maps, and transport links. Nov 05, 2019 manchester art gallery map pdf file download a printable image file official website address hours access information manchester museum pdf.
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. Tfgm metrolink and rail stops download datafile tfgm metrolink and rail stops, format. 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. Connecting all major railway stations and tourist attractions, the metrolink runs every few minutes so you dont need a timetable you can just turn up and travel anytime from early morning until late in the evening. This map can be saved in your phone and its easy to share with friends. Manchester metrolink offline map pdf countriesregions. The new manchester metrolink map is both prettier and easier. In addition, metro is temporarily waiving fare enforcement of cash fares on metrobus and metro callaride. During these periods, blue line metrolink trains may experience delays of up to 5 minutes. May 06, 2015 peter cushing is transport for greater manchesters metrolink director, and as he explains here, he counts himself very lucky to have been involved in the greater manchester metrolink network expansion project. The bury line was part of the original metrolink light rail network, opening in 1992. Manchester s metrolink tram system has been developed to encourage easier and faster travel in the city centre and beyond. Full flight delta air lines airbus a220100 dfwslc n116du.
Metrolink is a commuter rail system serving five counties in the southern california area. The future of rapid transit transport for greater manchester. Manchesters metrolink tram system has been developed to encourage easier and faster travel in the city centre and beyond. Plans to extend the lines further to ashtonunderlyne, wythenshawe and manchester airport are still on hold. For full details see stop information at uk metrolink stop line interchange rail interchange bus interchange trafford centre bus link manchester airport car park limited spaces available cycle hub. Find your station and get detailed information on parking, boarding, amenities, connections, line information, directions and more. Zone 1 of the manchester metrolink light rail network is the heart of the system where all of the other lines converge. Bbc news uk england manchester metrolink extension is.
This is the first look at a new easiertoread metrolink map with colours to distinguish each tram line the new map will be launched on sunday january 28 along with later running trams, better. Here is a detailed description, with photos and a line diagram. Me based on my interpretation of all the various ideas and proposals for future metrolink and tramtrain expansions around greater manchester. Manchester metrolink branded locally simply as metrolink is a tramlight rail system in greater manchester, england. The metrolink tram system is one of greater manchesters major rapid transit success stories. Manchesters metrolink tram system will be extended to droylsden, rochdale and chorlton, it has been announced.
This 92 km long network, serves 93 stations in total with its ownership being different from those who operate it. Funding considerations required the network to be built in stages. It operates services to the towns of bury, altrincham and eccles metrolink is operated under a management contract by stagecoach group, on behalf of the systems owner, the gmpte. Beginning monday, march 23, metro transit will operate on a modified weekend schedule during weekdays until further notice. Manchester metrolink is an urban lightrail system in greater manchester, england centred on manchester city centre. Since he joined the team in 2007, they have accomplished a phenomenal amount, in very challenging circumstances. Manchester metrolink is englands first modern streetoperating light rail system. Developing greater manchesters rapid transit network will be essential to keeping the cityregion moving and the economy growing. Nov 05, 2019 greater manchester train network map pdf file download a printable image file official website manchester metrolink subway metro.
Manchester art gallery map pdf file download a printable image file official website address hours access information manchester museum pdf. The manchester metrolink has a length of 100 kilometers of railroad, 7 lines, and 6 functional routes. Flash movie of the new alstom metrolink tram from flash picture of the new alstom metrolink tram from schematic map of the new metrolink network 100 kb pdf file uk light rail greater manchester metrolink stations. Manchester airport cornbrook key greater manchester tram network map bike stands or bike lockers are available at most stops. As of 2011, tameside metropolitan borough council aspires to extend the east manchester line from ashtonunderlyne to stalybridge in january 2019, it was revealed as part of a plan for new houses in greater manchester that the metrolink would be extended to stalybridge. Jul 06, 2006 manchester s metrolink tram system will be extended to droylsden, rochdale and chorlton, it has been announced. It includes seven lines that serve the towns of bury, altrincham, eccles, ashtonunderlyne, east didsbury, manchester airport, and rochdale, meeting at manchester city centre. Manchester metrolink second city crossing duration.
Of these proposals, parts have survived as extension plans. North hollywood wilshirewestern chatsworth santa monica 7thmetro k long beach redondo beach e atlantic r e e a h o o riversidedowntown riversidela sierra. The manchester metrolink has a length of 100 kilometers of railroad, 7 lines, and 6 functional routes the metro. Phase 3 metrolink expansion is now complete the metrolink expansion, delivered by mpt, a consortium of laing orourke, volkerrail and thales, is now complete after the new second city crossing through the heart of manchester city centre opened on sunday 26 february. Comparing it to the current metrolink service map, only 2 new services are going through cornbrook the most congested part of the network on that map.
Welcome to the united kingdom made up of great britain as well as northern ireland, the united kingdom might not often seem extremely united undoubtedly, scotland came close to voting for electing freedom in 2014. Welcome to the united kingdom made up of great britain and northern ireland, the united kingdom may well not constantly seem really united certainly, scotland resembled electing for choosing freedom in 2014. May 16, 2019 is it time to rethink the manchester metrolink map. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the. In the late 1960s and early 1970s there were plans for a piccvic tunnel to carry mainline trains under the city centre, but this proposal was abandoned because of excessive cost. Metrolink holiday service limited service will be operated on may 27, july 4, and september 2, 2019. In cases of disruption 1, alternative arrangements will be put in place as soon as possible. Only definite new line on my map is the one to trafford centre but that will only go to crumpsall, not middleton. New lines to mediacityuk, rochdale via oldham, ashton and manchester airport followed and, eight years later, metrolink is now the largest light rail system in the uk.
This means that metrolink will arrange for tram tickets to be accepted on local bus or rail services, or will provide a replacement bus service. 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. The new manchester metrolink map is both prettier and. Comprehensive map of all the current and planned lines and stations on the manchester. A light rail tram system, the metrolink also known as the manchester metrolink began operations nearly twentyfive years ago. Jan 22, 2015 transport bosses reveal plans to use special tramtrain to connect stockport to metrolink system. Metrolink virtual, virtual manchester metrolink route project for msts. City zone shaw and crompton kingsway business park milnrow newbold newhey derker monsall failsworth hollinwood freehold westwood bury radcliffe prestwich whitefield. The eccles line is a tram line of the manchester metrolink in greater manchester running from manchester to eccles via salford quays, with a short spur to mediacityuk. The metrolink network is approximately 23 miles template. Metrolink tickets are valid on most connecting transit services at metrolink stations.
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