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Trams to run every six minutes when Metrolink opens


11/ 7/2008

TRAMS between Droylsden and Manchester will run every six minutes when the proposed Metrolink line opens in spring 2012, it has emerged.

Ten trams an hour will run between Tameside and the city centre once the multi-million pound expansion is completed.

Construction work is due to start early next year with the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority overseeing the £575m ‘Big Bang’ to Oldham and Rochdale, Droylsden and Chorlton in south Manchester.

Councillor Alan Whitehead, transport chief, said: “One of the biggest benefits of Metrolink is that it provides a frequent service, making it more convenient.

“Passengers don’t have to worry about checking a timetable before they leave home. They can simply turn up at a Metrolink stop and buy a ticket knowing that a tram will be along in a few minutes time.

“The trams on the new Metrolink line to Tameside will be as frequent as on the existing lines, with trams passing stops every six minutes in both directions. I’m looking forward to seeing them become a familiar sight in the borough.”

The three new Metrolink lines will cover nearly 20 miles and include 26 stops with Droylsden the final line to open in spring 2012.

Transport bosses are developing proposals for alternative bus services along the Oldham and Rochdale line which will be closed to trains while the work takes place.

Detailed information will be provided to passengers nearer the time.


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   And yet another mess with the road system in greater manchester ...thye just can resist digging the roads up and making a complete balls of an already third world road network. Every 6 minutes ...huh, bull sh#t and yet more bull sh#t.
Pentest 2, Hyde
15/07/2008 at 17:03
   I think it's a brilliant idea. We have been told that public transport will improve as the congestion charge comes into action. - this is evidence that maybe they are going to stick to there word!
Denton1994, Denton
15/07/2008 at 13:55
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