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	Merseytram - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Line 1 of Merseytram will be a line from downtown Liverpool in a loop, heading northwesterly to the Royal Liverpool Hospital, Croxteth, and Kirkby.
		On December 21, 2004 the Merseytram Line 1 Transport and Works Act application was approved by the Secretary of State.
		Line 2 of Merseytram, which could start construction in 2006 for a 2008 opening, will start at the Liverpool City Centre loop and head east to Prescot and the hospital in Whiston via Knotty Ash and Page Moss.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Merseytram (224 words)

	Merseytram - Approach 580 A strategic Investment Area
		The Approach 580 SIA will be served by the Line 1 route of the new Merseytram, a modern tramway system similar to those operating in many parts of Europe.
		Up to 300 new jobs could be created at Merseytram's new operations and maintenance centre at Stonebridge Business Park.
		A new park and ride site will also be created near to the M57 motorway junction to enable people to park their cars safely and use Merseytram to travel to the city centre and other locations.
	www.approach580sia.org.uk /merseytram.html (92 words)

	British Trams Online - News Special: Government reject Merseytram (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The major shock of the announcement was the claim from Mr Darling that £170 million was the maximum amount the government were willing to give the scheme.
		The capping of the amount that Whitehall are prepared to give means that not even inflation rises can be taken into consideration and when it takes so long for new light rail schemes to be approved because of the complex procedures in place what this means for future lines remains to be seen.
		He said: “The issues we had [the numerous arguments between the council and Merseytravel] were right and we found a solution to them and in the end we were very supportive of Merseytravel.
	www.britishtramsonline.co.uk /news-special3.html (1909 words)

	icWirral - EU cash plea for Merseytram
		MERSEYTRAM will today turn to Europe to provide a cash lifeline it needs to become a reality.
		The project's promoters are hoping Objective 1 money can be used to help plug the gap of more than £30m which is threatening to destroy more than five years of planning.
		The interest on such a loan could be up to £2m a year and it is likely this would have to be covered mostly by Liverpool and Knowsley councils, the prime beneficiaries of the tram.
	icwirral.icnetwork.co.uk /news/regional/tm_objectid=15789974&method=full&siteid=80898&headline=eu-cash-plea-for-merseytram--name_page.html (464 words)

	BBC - Liverpool Capital Of Culture - All Change for City Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Merseytram will bring a new dimension to public transport with new stations, a refurbished Liverpool Lime Street and better interchange facilities.
		Street surfaces will be repaved, some will switch to pedestrian only, but many more will be designed to allow pedestrians to share them with traffic more safely and comfortably.
		This will be closed to provide space for Merseytram and will improve walking routes to the cultural quarter.
	www.bbc.co.uk /liverpool/capital_culture/2003/11/lcc_movement/index.shtml (637 words)

	Trams On Track
		There will be approximately 300 new jobs created to manage and operate Merseytram and a total of about 1,000 jobs will be created during its construction.
		Merseytram is planned to run every 5 minutes during peak times and every 10 minutes at other times
		Merseytram fares will be similar to bus fares.
	www.huyton-today.merseyside.org /issue17/html/trams.htm (420 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Merseyside \| Cautious approval for Merseytram
		The council's executive board said it was "minded" to allow Merseytravel to start work on the Merseytram Line One, from the city centre to Kirkby.
		Councillor Peter Milea said Merseytram was a "crucial part of the regeneration of Liverpool" and that he wanted to see it up and running by 2008.
		Merseytram's Line Two is planned to go between Lime Street and Edge Hill.
	newsrss.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/merseyside/4081458.stm (239 words)

	Bus and Coach.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Merseytravel has named two consortia who have been short-listed to build and run the Merseytram service - which it is planned will be operational in time for Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture in 2008.
		A public inquiry into the application for powers under the Transport and Works Act to build and operate Line 1 of the scheme is to be held in Liverpool in April.
		The planning inspector will hear views on Merseytram before making his recommendation on whether the scheme should proceed to the secretary of state for transport who will make a final decision later this year.
	www.busandcoach.com /73news5.html (235 words)

	Crapservice a consumer complaints website with attitude - Cash blow for Liverpool tram plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Merseytram faces the axe unless more cash is found.
		Transport Secretary Alistair Darling said Line One of the Merseytram project had risen in cost from £225m to £325m in just over three years.
		Merseytravel, the authority behind Merseytram, said they were heading to London in a bid to save the project.
	www.crapservice.co.uk /forum/showthread.php?t=1461 (588 words)

	Liverpool news October 2004 at south Liverpool. Net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		MERSEYTRAM can be delivered on budget and in time for Liverpool's Capital of Culture celebrations, the private consortium hoping to build and run it declared last night.
		LIVERPOOL'S Merseytram scheme may be ditched unless the city council drops calls to alter the routes, say transport company chiefs.
		THE long-awaited Merseytram project is on the brink of collapse.
	www.globalwarmingmedia.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /news_archive_october_2004.htm (1533 words)

	MERSEY REVIEW: LIVERPOOL TRAM ROW : November 2004 : North West Business insider : Archive : Products & Services : ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Also on the East Lancs Road will be the Merseytram depot, where 300 new jobs are likely to be created, and a park and ride facility that will cut down congestion in the city centre.
		With Merseytram, by contrast, "we always knew what the costs and available finance were.
		Reverting to the original proposals, Merseytram's second line will connect to trains and line one at Lime Street Station in the city centre, running on to Mount Pleasant, giving access to Liverpool John Moores University and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
	www.newsco.com /productsandservices/archive/nwbi/2004-11/merseyreview (2096 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| England \| Merseyside \| Merseytram plans thrown off track
		The MET consortium, which was drafted in to build the first stage of the network, has now been told it will not be awarded the contract.
		However, he added that it was still looking for a new company to build the system and that he was confident there would be plenty of interest in the project.
		The council has also added its support to Merseytram and said it is confident it will be completed on time and on budget.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/england/merseyside/4233867.stm (270 words)

	V21_05_Merseytram
		Liverpool was chosen from a national competition in part because of its plans to accommodate the expected crowds of tourists with Merseytram, the city’s first light rail network.
		Merseytram’s dedication to its goal of “accessibility for all” is evident in the specifications for the network.
		Liverpool’s unemployment, which tends to run higher than the national average, is expected to decline with the arrival of each Merseytram line, according to Tony.
	www.pbbulletin.com /Volume21_Issue_05/html/mersey.html (729 words)

	Corus - much more than rail - M-PACT (GrantRail/Laing O’Rourke JV) announced as preferred bidder for MerseyTram.
		The multi-million pound project is initially for Line 1 of the proposed Metro which will extend from Kings Dock to Kirkby, a total of 16.9km of track together with the associated highway works, The Depot and Park and Ride facilities.
		He said: “This is a major achievement for them in successfully bidding for this prestigious project.
		The MerseyTram management have been receptive to innovative ideas which has brought competitive, value added engineering solutions to the whole project proposal. We have extensive experience in successfully delivering light rail schemes and look forward to developing the integrated delivery team with the Client and Professional Team to ensure project success for 2008”;.
	www.muchmorethanrail.com /en/news/news_archive/april05_M-PACT_preferred_bidder_for_Merseytram (291 words)

	icLiverpool - Routes wrangle 'threat to trams'
		It is the latest twist in a continuing bitter battle between the two organisations over the return of trams to the region.
		A meeting of the Merseytram committee yesterday passed a resolution condemning the council and expressing "grave concerns" at its actions.
		It said the council had "jeopardised the delivery of the Merseytram scheme" on a number of levels.
	icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk /0100news/0100regionalnews/tm_objectid=14666540&method=full&siteid=50061&headline=routes-wrangle--threat-to-trams--name_page.html (325 words)

	icCheshireOnline - Merseytram fears return as MPs launch inquiry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		But Merseytravel must wait longer for confirmation of the £170m the government has provisionally committed to the project, which will be evaluated separately.
		The watchdog also criticised the 18 months it took for the Dft to approve the business case for the Merseytram scheme.
		And it raised the alarm over the average of nearly two years before legal powers to build a line are granted.
	iccheshireonline.icnetwork.co.uk /0100news/dailypost/tm_objectid=15135801&method=full&siteid=50020&headline=merseytram-fears-return-as-mps-launch-inquiry-name_page.html (462 words)

	City Central Bid - News
		Consultation on the proposed Line 2 of Merseytram was launched on 12 July and will finish on 3 September.
		Leaflets have been sent out to all properties along the route, explaining the proposal and including a questionnaire.
		A copy of the Line 2 Consultation leaflet, an introductory Merseytram brochure and details of the dates for the consultation 'road-show' are available at: www.merseytram.co.uk
	www.citycentralbid.com /news/shwNewsDetail.asp?id=85 (72 words)

	The Unofficial Merseytram Site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Welcome to the unofficial Merseytram web site, where I hope to follow the progress of Liverpool's exciting new tram system through planning, construction and into operation.
		Merseytram should bring a new generation of trams on to our streets in 2007.
		Remember, this is not the official Merseytram web site, which can be found at www.merseytram.co.uk.
	www.mersey-tram.com (87 words)

	CAST.IRON Press Office - News Article - DFT FUNDING FOR MERSEYTRAM LINE ONE PROPOSALS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		This remains the case and it is now up to Merseytravel to negotiate prices and demonstrate value for money." The payment of preparatory costs is towards expenditure on design, surveys and investigation work on Merseytram Line 1.
		Merseytram Line 1 was provisionally approved in December 2002 and received its Transport and Works Orders December 2004.
		The payment recognises that=20 Merseytravel have done more investigatory work than is usual, in order to ge= t=20 more certainty on costs.
	www.chiark.greenend.org.uk /pipermail/castiron-discuss/2005-April/007891.html (353 words)

	Liverpool Paradise Street Development Area - press
		THE Merseytram system will be built by construction group Laing O'Rourke and trams specialist Grant Rail, it was revealed today.
		Laing O'Rourke is already based in the city working on several major schemes, such as the waterfront Unity flats and offices development, and the the £ 800 m Paradise Street redevelopment.
		A planning application has also been submitted for Merseytram's Gillmoss depot, including 750 park and ride car spaces, he revealed.
	www.liverpoolpsda.co.uk /NR/exeres/ABFB1B9E-5E36-4446-BE13-F23BAFF84873.htm (339 words)

	News Article \| Merseytravel \| Keeping Merseyside on the Move
		Subject to contractual agreements being concluded next month work on building Line 1 is scheduled to start on July 1st and be completed in time for Liverpool’s Capital of Culture year in 2008.
		Mr Scales added:“The past six days has seen some big mile-stones in the progress of Merseytram beginning with a £4.2 million grant towards the cost of groundworks which we have already undertaken.
		Bombardier, the leading international rolling stock manufacturer appointed to design and build the vehicles for Merseytram Lines 1 and 2, has also unveiled the livery for Merseytram.
	www.merseytravel.org /newsarticle.asp?articleid=575&catid=1 (286 words)

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		THE guardians of Merseyside's European purse strings were yesterday told they did not need to produce any extra money to pay for Merseytram.
		It had been widely expected that Merseytravel chief executive Neil Scales would ask for extra Objective 1 funds to plug a gap of more than £30m in the finances of Line One.
		Objective 1 is already putting £25m into Merseytram and any extra funds would need to come from reductions in grants to other schemes around the county.
	www.publicjobs-northwest.co.uk /tm_objectid=15794594&method=full&siteid=50061&headline=tram-funding-back-on-track-name_page.html (430 words)

	76news5 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		A large number of bus drivers could lose their jobs if the Merseytram scheme goes ahead.
		Dominic Brady, chief executive of Glenvale Transport which employs more than 860 people, said he would have to make a "significant" reduction to his workforce if people switched from buses to trams.
		However one piece of good news for the promoters was the last-minute withdrawal of objections by Liverpool city council, which is concerned that the work will not be completed in time for the city's European Capital of Culture year, in 2008.
	www.busandcoach.com /79news7.html (192 words)

	Big Bang carries on - in Liverpool
		Government figures show the Merseytram scheme would generate £1.10 of benefits for every £1 invested, compared to £1.60 for the "Big Bang".
		But Graham Brady, the Tory MP for Altrincham and Sale West who uncovered the figures, said: "I think the people of Greater Manchester deserve an explanation as to why these factors count in favour of the Merseyside scheme but not for Metrolink.
		The Merseytram project will cost around £228m, including £170m provisionally approved by the government.
	www.manchesteronline.co.uk /news/s/134/134149_big_bang_carries_on__in_liverpool.html (500 words)

	Merseytram News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		An exclusive report in the Liverpool Daily Post has revealed that Balfour Beatty, one of the three partners in the MET consortium chosen to design, build and operate Merseytram, have been dropped from the scheme because of a failure to agree an acceptable cost, timetable and design package.
		However, a final decision on the granting of £170 million of government funding for the project is still awaited.
		It has been reported that the MET bid proposes postponing the Dale Street-Pier Head-Strand part of the city centre loop until Line 2 is constructed after 2008.
	www.mersey-tram.com /news.php?page=1 (254 words)

	Industry News - Merseytram bidders set sights on bus firm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The two remaining bidders for the running of the Merseytram contract are attempting to buy out one of the North West's largest bus operators.
		Glenvale Transport, which has a 25-30 per cent market share in the region, has become a takeover target for both the Keolis-led MET consortium and the Serco-led M-Tram consortium, according to the Daily Post.
		It is believed both companies value the firm for the opportunities it offers for securing better integration between Line One of Merseytram and the existing bus services.
	www.serco.com /media/industrynews/ItemPage.asp?ItemID=3014127 (231 words)

	News and Weather from supanet : News and Weather from supanet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The scheme needs the government to underwrite £204 million of Merseytram's £250 million build costs, but Mr Darling believes the project has become too expensive.
		He said the government would still provide the £170 million originally pledged to the project but could not support any further development unless costs were cut.
		Business organisations in Liverpool have blamed the delays, rising costs and failure to secure government funding on the fact that there were too many agencies involved in the Merseytram plans.
	www.supanet.com /dyn/news/home_news/8743509.html (268 words)

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