Transport bosses look at running trams on train tracks [Manchester Evening News]
Date: 19/11/2010
Metrolink could be coming to Stockport after all. Transport chiefs want to boost Greater Manchester’s network by running so-called ‘tram-trains’ trams on train tracks.
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Transport bosses look at running trams on train tracks
Manchester Evening News
Metrolink could be coming to Stockport after all “ under plans to use old rail lines to carry trams. Transport chiefs want to boost Greater Manchesters network by running so-called tram-trains “ trams on train tracks.
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A Metrolink tram rolls into Piccadilly Gardens, in Manchester City Centre, from Piccadilly Station. From here it will either turn right for Bury or left for Altrincham or Eccles. View from nearby City Tower. [see image 29737] for an update.
Location: Piccadilly Gardens
Company: Greater Manchester Metrolink
25/02/2009 Mark Bartlett
Location: Piccadilly Gardens
Company: Greater Manchester Metrolink
25/02/2009 Mark Bartlett
It is unclear yet what will survive the Metrolink conversion at Oldham Mumps. The long term plan, if funding can be found, is to bypass the station altogether by street running through the town centre. View north as 142060 leaves for Shaw and Crompton.
Location: Oldham Mumps
Company: Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway
30/09/2008 John McIntyre
Location: Oldham Mumps
Company: Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway
30/09/2008 John McIntyre
Under the shadow of the Pennines, Pacer unit 142060 arrives in the bay platform at the east end of Rochdale station on 1 October, having travelled from Manchester Victoria via Oldham. This service finishes on 3 October 2009 when the entire Oldham Loop line will close for at least two and a half years to allow conversion to Metrolink tram operation.
Location: Rochdale
Company: Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway
01/10/2009 John McIntyre
Location: Rochdale
Company: Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway
01/10/2009 John McIntyre
