The Trafford Park branch extension of Manchester Metrolink opened this morning (Sunday 22 March), expanding the network to 99 stops. Services will initially operate between Trafford Centre and Cornbrook. Services
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Nottingham City Council reviews tram extension opportunities
Nottingham City Council Executive Board are expected to progress number of extensions to the Nottingham tram system at their next meeting on 17 March 2020. Three potential extensions are being
Continue readingTrafford Park Metrolink opening date announced
Members of the public will be able to travel on Manchester Metrolink to Trafford Park from Sunday 22 March after Transport for Greater Manchester confirmed that the line has been
Continue readingNorth Norfolk tram link floated at meeting
A tram link connecting Great Yarmouth and Peterborough has been presented to a meeting of the Labour Party in Cromer. The proposal would be 154 miles long linking towns including
Continue readingAndy Street unveils West Midlands Transport vision
Andy Street has unveiled his vision for developing the transport system in the West Midlands as part of his re-election campaign. The network features the restoration of numerous rail lines
Continue readingPlanning Application submitted for Birmingham People Mover
A planning application has been submitted for a driverless people mover serving the Birmingham Interchange HS2 station, Birmingham International, the NEC and Birmingham Airport. The people mover will operate on
Continue readingMP proposes Ashton-Oldham tram link
An MP has proposed two Metrolink tram extensions between Ashton-under-Lyne and Oldham plus Heaton Park to Weetwood. The new lines would create links across north west Manchester linking the Ashton,
Continue readingTfL backs Sutton Tram Link
Transport for London has backed a tram route connecting Colliers Wood with Sutton following a public consultation. The route was chosen because it has the greatest transport benefits, most effective
Continue readingChamber of Commerce backs latest Glasgow Airport rail link proposals
The Chief Executive of Glasgow’s Chamber of Commerce has backed proposals for the new rail link connecting the Airport to Paisley Gilmour Street to be the first phase of a
Continue readingConsultation proposes new Thamesmead cross-river DLR route
A new cross-river Docklands Light Railway route could be created under plans currently out for consultation for the Thamesmead and Abbey Wood Opportunity Area Planning Framework (OAPF). Under a “high-growth”
Continue readingBirmingham Eastside extension receives TWAO
The Secretary of State for Transport has provided the Eastside Midlands Metro extension with a Transport and Works Act Order enabling it to progress. The 1.7km extension will add four
Continue readingCouncil leaders back Glasgow Airport Metro system
A metro connecting Glasgow Airport to Paisley Gilmour Street Station has been backed by the council leaders of Glasgow and Renfrewshire Councils. It will be the first phase of a
Continue readingDART Gateway Bridge moved into position
The 1,000 tonne bridge for the Luton DART (Direct Air-Rail Transit) has been moved into position after a two hour project that shifted it from the construction site to its
Continue readingTrafford Park Metrolink line set for April opening
The new Manchester Metrolink line to Trafford Park and the Trafford Centre is expected to open in April 2020 subject to the completion of final testing and driver training. The
Continue readingTram testing begins on Trafford Park Metrolink extension
The first test tram has traversed the Trafford Park line track, capping a landmark week for the £350m Metrolink extension project, which included the final concrete pour. Travelling along Trafford
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