Date: 27/08/2014

Trams have arrived at Manchester Airport as the region’s new Metrolink line prepares for lift-off - 12 months early. Metrolink chiefs say trams have reached the end of the line as part of tests ahead of the grand opening later this year. The arrival of the trams at the airport station marks another major milestone in the expansion of the tram network. [From Richard Buckby]

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First trams arrive at the airport station ahead of the service opening this year ... 12 months ahead of schedule.