Manchester Metrolink: Manchester news and stories

Andy Burnham

Greater Manchester reveals plans for country’s first carbon neutral transport network

The first fleet of Greater Manchester’s Bee Network cycle hire bikes will also be launched this month, with bikes along Oxford Road, at the University of Salford and at MediaCityUK

Louise Rhind-Tutt 8 November 2021

Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham vows to accelerate plans for London-style transport network

‘People here deserve a transport network where you can seamlessly travel across our city-region on buses, trams and trains – without spending a fortune each time’

Louise Rhind-Tutt 10 May 2021

Trafford Tram route

Manchester Metrolink

What’s it like on the new tram to the Trafford Centre?

Dianne Bourne 11 September 2020

Andy Burnham

Bus, rail and tram services to be reduced in Greater Manchester over the coming days

Georgina Pellant 20 March 2020

Andy Burnham

Travel passes for older and disabled people will now be valid all day

Georgina Pellant 19 March 2020

Manchester Metrolink

The Trafford Centre Metrolink is ready and trams will start running this month

Georgina Pellant 9 March 2020

Manchester Metrolink

A dinosaur tram has appeared on the Manchester Metrolink network

Georgina Pellant 13 January 2020

Andy Burnham

From riots to boomtime: Manchester’s last decade in review

Ray King 3 January 2020

Christmas 2019

Manchester Metrolink launch Christmas treasure hunt – find a golden Noel for FREE travel

Georgina Pellant 8 November 2019

Metrolink tram

Manchester Metrolink

Christmas Metrolink miracle! Trams to run until 2am at weekends in Manchester for hectic festive period

Dianne Bourne 8 November 2019

Manchester Metrolink

The Trafford Centre Metrolink is complete – this is when trams will start to run

Ray King 6 November 2019

Heaton Park

Heaton Park’s heritage tramway saved after theft of overhead cables threatened permanent closure

Ray King 7 October 2019

Spectacular Van Gogh Alive exhibition to stay at MediaCityUK for extra month

Challenge yourself in 2022 with the Great Manchester Run – and get 10% off

Final houses revealed at New Islington waterfront neighbourhood

Recipe: this vibrant vegan curry ticks all the boxes for a cold wet January

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