Manchester Metrolink

The Metrolink is a light rail network servicing the Greater Manchester area, specifically Manchester, Salford Quays, Bury, Altrincham, and Eccles. It is owned by the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive and operated by Stagecoach.

There are currently 2 lines (click on the station names to see location on a map):

Bury - Manchester - Altrincham Line

BuryRadcliffeWhitefieldBesses o’th’ BarnPrestwichHeaton ParkBowker ValeCrumpsallWoodlands RoadVictoriaShudehillMarket StreetPiccadillyPiccadilly GardensMosley StreetSt Peter’s SquareG-MEXCornbrookTrafford BarOld TraffordStretfordDane RoadSaleBrooklandsTimperleyNavigation RoadAltrincham

Manchester - Eccles Line

PiccadillyPiccadilly GardensMosley StreetSt Peter’s SquareG-MEXCornbrook - PomonaExchange QuaySalford QuaysAnchorage  - Harbour CityBroadwayLangworthyWeasteLadywellEccles

Connections to the national rail system are located at Piccadilly, Victoria, GMEX (Deansgate train station), Altrincham, Navigation Road, and Eccles.

Tickets

Tickets are purchased from machines located at each station.

Future Developments

Developments underway include extensions to:

  • Oldham and Rochdale
  • Droylsden and Ashton-under-Lyne
  • Chorlton, Manchester Airport, and Didsbury
  • MediaCityUK

Lines are expected to open in 2011 and 2012.

Reviews / Comments / Additional Information

Penny
Can't wait for the Metrolink extension to Manchester Airport to open. I think it will be a real boost to the local economy and cut journey times. It will save on expensive taxi fares too.

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