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Topic: Manchester Metrolink

	Railway Technology - Manchester Metrolink Expansion Operated by Serco
		Manchester Metrolink was a pioneering light rail system when it opened in 1992.
		Serco Metrolink has operated the trams with backing from the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities and Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority (GMPTA), but in late 2006 it was announced that the contract with Serco would not be extended as expected to 2014.
		Manchester Metrolink will expand rapidly in the coming years, but GMPTA has submitted a bid to the government’s Transport Innovation Fund for Phase 3b – trams into Oldham and Rochdale town centres, completion of the Ashton-under-Lyne route and Manchester Airport and East Didsbury routes.
	www.railway-technology.com /projects/manchester (1351 words)

	Manchester Metrolink - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Metrolink is operated by Altram (Manchester) Limited, a company owned by Serco, on behalf of the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive, which owns the system and is also a shareholder of Altram.
		Metrolink opened between Bury and Victoria on 6 April 1992, through the city centre between Victoria and G-Mex (the former Manchester Central railway station, now an exhibition centre) on 27 April 1992, and between G-Mex and Altrincham on 15 June 1992.
		The Metrolink is not policed by the British Transport Police, instead the responsibility of policing the Metrolink network is left to the city's local force, Greater Manchester Police.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manchester_Metrolink (1944 words)

	Save the Manchester MetroLink - Online Petition
		The labour government have once again shown their true colours, and despite having formally approved the Manchester Metrolink extension in 2000, have now suddenly cancelled all 3 planned lines.
		Manchester has been promised this vital extension by the same people who are still in power, and it is totally unacceptable to make this yet another broken labour pledge and another kick in the teeth for the people living outside London.
		I believe the extension to the Manchester Metrolink is a vital development and should go ahead as promised by the labour party on numerous occasions.
	www.gopetition.com /online/4787.html (183 words)

	Railways of Britain2
		Serco Metrolink, a subsidiary of Serco limited, who also operate the London Docklands railway took over the operation and maintenance of the system at the same time.
		The reason why Metrolink is more often than not referred to officially by this name is because it is strictly not necessarily a tram system but is formed on the principal of the former light railways (a topic on which is on its way).
		Interestingly the GMEX centre was a former station and is not far from the original terminus of the Liverpool and Manchester railway which now forms part of a museum.
	groups.msn.com /RailwaysofBritain2/manchestermetrolink.msnw (788 words)

	Manchester Metrolink Trams
		Metrolink trams run on the streets of the city and then at Victoria Station join the conventional rail system to become part of the fast commuter service. The Metrolink system is a vital link between Piccadilly and Victoria Stations, which previously had no connection.
		Metrolink trams have interchanges with the mainline rail stations at Altrincham, Bury, G-Mex, Piccadilly and Victoria.
		Metrolink operates an 'honour system' but frequent checks are made by inspectors and there are stiff fines for anyone travelling caught travelling without a valid ticket.
	www.touruk.co.uk /manchester/manchester-trams.htm (381 words)

	British Trams Online - Features: Manchester Metrolink
		The Manchester Metrolink system was the first new generation on-street tramway to open in the United Kingdom.
		The genesis of Manchester Metrolink can be traced all the way back to 1969 when the Greater Manchester PTE and PTA were set up.
		Manchester Metrolink operates a ticketing system of machines on all of the stops with no conductors on board collecting fares.
	www.britishtramsonline.co.uk /metrolink.html (1659 words)

	British Trams Online - Hall of Fame: Manchester Metrolink 1007
		The subject of the second Hall of Fame is Manchester Metrolink 1007 which was, as explained in the text below, the first second generation tram in the United Kingdom to run on the streets.
		Manchester Metrolink 1007 has been chosen to join the Hall of Fame as it was the first new generation vehicle to operate on the streets of Britian.
		It was deliberately chosen by Metrolink to perform this duty on 27 April 1992 as back in January 1949 the identically numbered 1007 was the last original tram to operate in Manchester.
	www.britishtramsonline.co.uk /1007.html (422 words)

	Manchester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Manchester city centre is on a "tentative list" of UNESCO World Heritage Sites—mainly based around its network of canals and mills, which facilitated its development during the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century.
		Manchester lies in a bowl-shaped land area bordered to the north and east by the Pennine hills and to the south by the Cheshire Plain.
		Manchester is home to two major universities: the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are to the south of the city.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manchester (7455 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Manchester \| Metrolink extension is announced
		Manchester's Metrolink tram system will be extended to Droylsden, Rochdale and Chorlton, it has been announced.
		Phase three of the Metrolink expansion is being implemented in two stages.
		Leader of Manchester City Council Sir Richard Leese said: "It is crucial that we have rapid, effective public transport, so that our economy becomes even stronger, helping local businesses and families to prosper and to thrive.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/manchester/5152948.stm (534 words)

	world.nycsubway.org/Europe/United Kingdom/Manchester Metrolink
		The Manchester Metrolink was the UK's first on-street light railway transit system when it was opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 1992.
		One line operates from Bury, in north Manchester, through Manchester city centre to Altrincham in south Manchester, and the other from Manchester city centre west to Eccles, which whilst being part of Greater Manchester is part of the City of Salford.
		The line to Altrincham was the second major section of the Manchester Metrolink to commence public operation, with the section from G-Mex to Altrincham opening on June 15th, 1992.
	world.nycsubway.org /eu/uk/manchester.html (5324 words)

	Manchester Update - Online Archives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Greater Manchester’s Metrolink system is set to double in size and become the largest light rail network in the UK following the agreement of a funding package between Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority, the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) and the government.
		Metrolink, which has already enjoyed unprecedented success, is now set to become one of the biggest modern light rail networks in Europe, with work expected to start on the Phase 3 contract next spring.
		South Manchester and Manchester Airport: 22km extension branching from the Altrincham line near Trafford Bar, using the old railway line to serve Firswood and Chorlton.
	www.manchesterupdate.org.uk /article59.htm (620 words)

	Atkins - Manchester Metrolink
		Manchester Metrolink provides an on-street link between Piccadilly and Victoria mainline stations, and the GMex Exhibition Centre.
		Metrolink is located at ground level - below the elevated British Rail tracks - and is linked by lifts and escalators to the main concourse.
		It provides Manchester with an integrated, efficient and modern transport system in a busy city centre.
	www.atkinsglobal.com /skills/engineering/1032364 (155 words)

	Airport Technology - Manchester Metrolink Light Rail System United Kingdom
		A £500 million package for large-scale expansion of the Manchester Metrolink has been approved by the UK government.
		The government is contributing half the cost of 38.5km (23.9 miles) of extensions to Manchester Airport, Ashton-under-Lyne and Rochdale via Oldham, with the balance met by the private sector and ten local authorities.
		Efforts are being made to persuade the developers and tenants of the major Trafford Park retail complex on the east side of the city to contribute funding to a direct link off the present Altrincham line.
	www.airport-technology.com /projects/manchester (708 words)

	GMPTE - Trams
		Metrolink is the name of Greater Manchester's tramway system, owned by GMPTE and operated by Serco Metrolink.
		Metrolink trams run through Manchester City Centre; through Salford Quays and into Eccles; and through the suburbs to Altrincham in the South of the County and Bury in the North.
		Metrolink provides a very frequent service from early morning until late in the evening allowing passengers to turn up and travel without the need of a timetable.
	www.gmpte.com /content.cfm?category_id=102783 (312 words)

	Manchester's Metrolink Rapid Transit Tram System
		Metrolink was Manchester's revolutionary new transport system, which has become the model for many other similar schemes throughout the UK (Wolverhampton and Sheffield, for example) and the world.
		It is a tram, in that it runs on the streets of Manchester, but it's also a train, which joins the conventional rail line at Victoria Station to become a smart fast commuter system.
		Rail Stations: Metrolink trams have interchanges with mainline rail stations at: Bury, Victoria, Piccadilly, G-Mex and Altrincham.
	www.manchester2002-uk.com /transport/metrolink.html (834 words)

	Stagecoach Group: Stagecoach preferred bidder for Manchester Metrolink contract (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Stagecoach Group plc is pleased to announce that it has been selected as preferred bidder for the contract to operate and maintain the Manchester Metrolink tram network.
		Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) announced today (3 April 2007) that Stagecoach Metrolink has been selected as its preferred bidder for a combined contract to operate and maintain the 37km Manchester Metrolink system and the associated infrastructure.
		Ian Dobbs, Chief Executive of Stagecoach Group’s Rail Division, said: “We are delighted to have been selected as preferred bidder for the contract to run Manchester’s Metrolink network, which is one of the UK’s premier light rail systems.
	www.stagecoachgroup.com /scg/media/press/pr2007/2007-04-03 (620 words)

	Manchester Metrolink - SkyscraperCity
		Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) was proposing a cut-price scheme, delaying the line to the airport until private funding could be found.
		Manchester's top councillor wrote to MPs to say senior civil servants had revealed the government wanted to stop investing in trams altogether - something the DfT has never admitted.
		The £520m funding for Metrolink was eventually put back on the table after a massive campaign, led by the M.E.N. More than 40,000 people signed a petition we took to Downing Street, while thousands more gathered for a series of public protests.
	www.skyscrapercity.com /showthread.php?t=243606 (1290 words)

	Image talk:Manchester Metrolink Owl.svg - Wikitravel
		It's basically a copy of the official map [1], but I have played around a bit with the angles and added some tourist comments to it, as well as using images from this expedition and a wheelchair symbol I found in SVG format at the public-domain Open Clip Art Library [2].
		Using our emblem with the name Manchester Metrolink makes it looks like it's part of their logo, which is not a good thing to do.
		I changed the "Manchester Metrolink" title to be in the colours of the tram lines, since I thought it looked a bit dull in fl.
	wikitravel.org /en/Image_talk:Manchester_Metrolink_Owl.svg (1493 words)

	ManchesterOnline - Business - Comments
		I don't know anyone who disputes the value of the Metrolink project and at next year's Labour Party conference, which will be in Manchester, I'm sure the public will show the Government the level of support in the area.
		A bit better Manchester management is needed to deliver our message,remove some of the fat-cats and put in place some alternative corrupt wheeler dealing kniving low life to stand toe to toe with this government, after all, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
		The expansion of Metrolink is a must for Manchester and is the least the government can do for despite underfunding for years this city has hauled itself in to th league of europes top 20 cities.
	www.manchesteronline.co.uk /business/comments/view.html?story_id=178764 (1089 words)

	FPB demands Manchester's Metrolink extension reinstated
		The FPB is throwing its weight behind the campaign to reinstate funding for Greater Manchester's axed Metrolink extension.
		The Metrolink would encourage more people to move to the north side of Manchester from the more expensive south.
		From a business viewpoint the Metrolink extension would make it much easier for staff to get to work and for customers to drop their cars off.
	www.fpb.co.uk /YVWtkyNo5lMmUA.html (874 words)

	Welcome to Metrolink - Greater Manchester's Light Rail Network
		The UK’s premier light rail network operating throughout Greater Manchester.
		A fast frequent service which is fully accessible to all, running 7 days a week, 364 days of the year.
		Save that phone call by visiting our Customer Service section for all your needs.
	www.metrolink.co.uk (73 words)

	Stagecoach Group: Stagecoach shortlisted for Manchester Metrolink contracts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Stagecoach Group plc is pleased to confirm that it has been shortlisted to submit a final bid to operate the current Manchester Metrolink tram network.
		Ian Dobbs, Chief Executive of Stagecoach Group’s Rail Division, said: “We are pleased to have been shortlisted for the Manchester Metrolink contracts and we look forward to submitting attractive, high-quality and value-for-money bids.
		The current operator of Manchester Metrolink is Serco.
	www.stagecoachgroup.com /scg/media/press/pr2006/2006-11-09 (557 words)

	TheTrams.co.uk: Metrolink—Manchester’s trams
		Manchester’s Metrolink was Britain’s first second-generation street-running tramway.
		Phase 1, between Bury and Altrincham via the city centre, opened in stages, with the first section commencing operation on April 6
		Metrolink serves 37 tram stops—many of these are former railway stations (eg.
	www.thetrams.co.uk /metrolink (279 words)

	Manchester Metrolink — Introduction
		The Rail History page is an outline of developments from 1830 to Metrolink, recent alterations are also noted.
		Extensions are shown as phase 3a in red, 3b in orange, Lowry in yellow, Trafford Centre in purple and Stockport in brown.
		The pages about Metrolink are based on information published by the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE), the GMA Group who built phase one and Altram who built phase two.
	www.lrta.org /Manchester/index.html (948 words)

	Stagecoach Supertram: Stagecoach wins Manchester Metrolink Contract
		April 2007 that Stagecoach Metrolink has been selected as its preferred bidder for a combined contract to operate and maintain the 37km Manchester Metrolink system and the associated infrastructure.
		Stagecoach Metrolink will also be responsible for operating tram services on the new Metrolink lines to Oldham, Rochdale, Droylsden and Chorlton.
		Nearly 20 million passengers travel every year on the Metrolink network, which generates an annual turnover of around Â£22million.
	www.supertram.com /latestfromsupertram_3151.html (280 words)

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