The network has 99 stops along 65 miles 105 km of standardgauge track, making it the most extensive light rail system in the united kingdom. Metrolink manchester map freeware free download metrolink. Metrolink network map, tram times, tickets, stop information and service updates. The new manchester metrolink map is both prettier and. See maps of the metrolink tram network, the greater manchester train network, free bus routes, city centre routes, cycling maps, and transport links. Journey planner use transport for greater manchesters journey planner to find the best way to travel on different modes of transport.
Greater manchester tram network map transport for greater. I argued that a new version, with actual colours, would be bother prettier and more useful. She is responsible for the overall planning, management and administration of all hr programs while working collaboratively with the executive leadership team, coworkers, other agency partners and members of the public. Nov 19, 2015 a digital media company has created a metrolink rental map showing how much it costs to rent a flat in greater manchester. National rail train times, fares, stations, destinations and service disruptions. Media in category history of manchester metrolink the following 17 files are in this category, out of 17 total. All routes and stations including confirmed future routes. The innovative map copies the layout of the metrolink service map and. Quiz by rb357 manchester metrolink stops with map map quiz by rb357.
The initial metrolink network was formed of two converted railway lines, linked across the city centre. Can anyone point me to a source of journey times between stops on metrolink. A light rail tram system, the metrolink also known as the manchester metrolink began operations nearly twentyfive years ago. Denver rtd rail transit by theo ditsekhaving just complained about how depressingly average the new official denver rtd rail map is june 2015, 1. Choose a weekend travelcard 6pm frisun and enjoy unlimited travel across zones 14 of the metrolink network, offering great value and. Metrolink is owned by transport for greater manchester tfgm and operated and maintained under contract by a. Our accomplishments as part of the tfgm metrolink integrated delivery team are extensive. The system is owned by transport for greater manchester and operated and maintained under contract by a keolisamey. I cannot find this boringly simple info on any tgfm site.
In may 2008, the government gave final approval for the phase 3a expansion, a. Metrolink manchester map freeware strategy map balanced scorecard v. To view the downloaded map, no internet connection is required. Phase 3 metrolink expansion is now complete laing orourke.
This map can be saved in your phone and its easy to share with friends. Jan 24, 2018 revealed metrolinks new network map, inspired by the london underground coloured lines have been reintroduced to make it easier to distinguish the different services similar to the london. The longest section is the conversion of the heavyrail oldham loop and rochdale route, leaving the bury line near metrolinks queens road operations and maintenance. Unlike the real map, this one has a pleasingly compact shape. By choosing to take the train, metrolink riders remove approximately 9. There are no metrolink stations in bolton, stockport, or wigan. The point being that if you know where a place is, and want to know how close. The history of metrolink begins with its conception as greater manchesters light rail system in. Metrolink is operated by stagecoach group, on behalf of gmpte. Since beginning its operation in april 1992 as the united. A digital media company has created a metrolink rental map showing how much it costs to rent a flat in greater manchester. Metrolink future network hough end on on road est didsbury e oor road arm ark oor ark oor road baguley roundthorn oft eley benchill o es s t didsbury own c e er airport arkshadowmoss ood road eel hall oldham central oldham king street westwood ond city o ssing. Metrolink st peters square metrolink station is a short walk from our offices. Revealed metrolinks new network map, inspired by the.
The network manchester metrolink consists of seven lines which radiate from manchester city centre to termini at altrincham, ashtonunderlyne, bury, east didsbury, eccles, manchester airport and. Choose a weekend travelcard 6pm frisun and enjoy unlimited travel across zones 14 of the metrolink network, offering great value and the freedom to visit multiple destinations. Manchester metrolinkis a tramlight rail system in greater manchester, england. Revealed metrolinks new network map, inspired by the london underground coloured lines have been reintroduced to make it easier to distinguish the different services similar to the london. Of these proposals, parts have survived as extension plans. Benefit from the insider knowledge of a local during a walking tour of manchesters historic districts. Mar 18, 2018 the network manchester metrolink consists of seven lines which radiate from manchester city centre to termini at altrincham, ashtonunderlyne, bury, east didsbury, eccles, manchester airport and. Manchester metrolink stops with map map quiz by rb357. Use your metrolink ticket to transfer to most connecting buses, shuttles, or rail lines for free. Passenger journeys on manchester metrolink 19922019. Public transport options by hospital with estimated travel time. Metrolink is committed to the goal of cleaner air in southern california. Get updates, departure times, plan a journey, find tickets and passes for tram travel.
Queens road abraham moss rochdale railway station oadway harbour city e d quays e quay cles ell e w orthy e. We offer a library of downloadable files, forums to exchanges messages, news and more. Bringing 5 new lines into service in 11 phases with 24. Most notably, we worked closely with metrolink ratp dev limited mrdl to develop an alternative rail junction control solution, to bring forward the opening of the south manchester line. It is served by the manchester airport victoria service, the east didsbury rochdale town centre service, east didsbury shaw and crompton service monday to saturday daytime and the manchester airport deansgatecastlefield service early mornings. Metrolink geographical map transport for greater manchester. This web site is for you if you are interested in railway simulations. They have been chosen as highlights of a particular topic, but do not represent the full range of images that are available on commons. Manchester metrolink branded locally simply as metrolink is a tramlight rail system in greater manchester, england.
Tackling critical issues the program constantly being within or ahead of schedule demonstrates our fast response to emerging issues. Chorlton metrolink tram stop is in chorlton town centre. Mar 19, 2020 with trams every 12 minutes, the new metrolink line through trafford park gives you fast and frequent access to some of the regions largest employers and most iconic attractions. I argued that a new version, with actual colours, would be bother prettier and more. Peter cushing was appointed as transport for greater manchesters metrolink director in february 20, having worked in the metrolink team since 2007 overseeing daytoday operations. Manchester metrolink 2020 all you need to know before. Metrolink tickets are valid on most connecting transit services at metrolink stations. Owned by transport for greater manchester tfgm, the system has. Bbc news uk england manchester metrolink extension is. See a map of the greater manchester train and tram networks, showing all rail lines and stations, tram lines and stops, and links to other transport. History of manchester metrolink project gutenberg self. We work with various transportation agencies throughout the region to offer our riders more sustainable and efficient ways to reach their southern california destinations. In 1987, when powers and funding had been secured for phase 1 of the network to go ahead, the brand name metrolink was first introduced. Greater manchester train network map transport for.
Metrolink holiday service limited service will be operated on may 27, july 4, and september 2, 2019. The metrolink is a tram network servicing the greater manchester area, specifically the cities of manchester and salford and the metropolitan boroughs of bury, oldham, rochdale, trafford, and tameside. Check out the map, plan your journey, and find the right ticket for you make sure to buy before you board. The new manchester metrolink map is both prettier and easier. With trams every 12 minutes, the new metrolink line through trafford park gives you fast and frequent access to some of the regions largest employers and most iconic attractions. The metrolink expansion, delivered by mpt, a consortium of laing orourke, volkerrail and thales, is now complete after the new second city crossing through the heart of manchester city centre opened on. It operates services to the towns of bury, altrincham and eccles. Constant breakdowns, overcrowded and expensive sums it up for me. The new manchester metrolink map is both prettier and easier to use. Moovit has an easytodownload manchester metrolink map, that serves as your offline north west light rail map while traveling. At metrolink, we value our role in creating a more sustainable future for our riders and the communities we serve. Jan 31, 2018 in september 2016, in these pages, i asked a hugely important question.
Since opening in 1992, one extension has been completed and several more are planned. This 92 km long network, serves 93 stations in total with its ownership being different from those who operate it. Mar 17, 2018 manchester metrolinkis a tramlight rail system in greater manchester, england. Its the offline light rail map in north west that will. Exploring on foot ensures you get a more intimate glimpse into the city, while a local guide offers the inside scoop on local history, culture, and music. Now with intu trafford centre branch new interchange symbols. Jul 06, 2006 the estimated cost of the metrolink original plan was. Following our london, new york, paris and berlin commuter calorie maps, we wanted to produce a similar resource for the network in our own home city. There is a historic relationship between laing orourke and volkerrail reaching back as far as the mid1990s when laing civil engineering chose volkerrail as. The metrolink network is approximately 23 miles 37 km long, with 37 stops along the route.
Plan your journey using the metrolink map and download the free metrolink get me there app to buy tickets in advance. The network consists of eight lines which radiate from manchester city centre to termini. For a wider selection of images connected with manchester metrolink, see category. For more information on the metrolink expansion and improvement programme, visit uk. Taking metrolink is a great way to minimize your environmental impact while also traveling efficiently and stressfree. A light rail system for greater manchester was born of a desire by the greater manchester county council to fulfil its obligations to provide an integrated and efficient system of public transport under its structure plan and the transport act 1968. The manchester metrolink has a length of 100 kilometers of railroad, 7 lines, and 6 functional routes the metro. Serco metrolink, took over the operations and maintenance of the system on 26 may 1997. Since opening in 1992, the manchester metrolink lightrailtram system has grown to a network of 99 tram stops the system opened in april 1992 with 20 tram stops with routes radiating from manchester victoria to bury and manchester piccadilly to altrincham. While manchester airport was already served by a good rail service, the route of the metrolink line was designed to serve many of the large housing developments around wythenshawe many of the staff employed at the airport live in the areas which would be served by metrolink services, giving an alternative to local bus services. See the metrolink network geographically mapped out across greater manchester. Manchester metrolink offline map pdf countriesregions. Manchester metrolink all routes and stations including confirmed future routes. Manchester metrolink is an urban lightrail system in greater manchester, england centred on manchester city centre.
Manchester trams metrolink services, parking, connections. See the network map as well as facilities and maps for tram stops. Phase 2 extended the network to eccles with 12 new tram stops and a new interchange at cornbrook was built in 1999. Maps of cycle paths, cycle routes, cycle parking and more. Patricia patty francisco joined metrolink in june 2014. I love the metrolink, it has nice comfortable seats, it is clean, modern and fast and i enjoy travelling around on it at weekends socially. Manchester metrolink 2020 all you need to know before you. Ncp car park located at manchester arndale m4 1az 83 spaces entrance via high street. Chorlton metrolink tram stop tram times to manchester. Can you name the manchester metrolink stops with map test your knowledge on this geography quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others.
Manchester metrolink map, lines, route, hours, tickets. In 1997 the contract was awarded to a new consortium, altram manchester limited, a consortium of ansaldo transporti, serco, laing and 3i. The system serves the region of greater manchester on 7 different lines. Phase 3 metrolink expansion is now complete the metrolink expansion, delivered by mpt, a consortium of laing orourke, volkerrail and thales, is now complete after the new second city crossing through the heart of manchester city centre opened on sunday 26 february. Back then, the official map was entirely in grey, making it both horribly ugly and remarkably difficult to follow. It operates services to the towns of bury, altrincham and eccles metrolink is operated by stagecoach group, on behalf of gmpte.
Car parks ncp car park is located at king street west m3 2wy 554 spaces. During peak hours, the train frequency is between 5 and 8 minutes. Metrolink was originally built and operated from 1989 by the consortium greater manchester metro limited gmml. I used the bury to manchester railway line when br operated it for many years, before it was converted to metrolink and that was, without exception the best service i have ever used, it. Greater manchester tram network map visit manchester. In september 2016, in these pages, i asked a hugely important question. Services run from piccadilly and victoria stations. The funding released by the government on thursday is the final part of that. Manchester metrolink is a tramlight rail system in greater manchester, england. Union station laguna niguelmission viejo lancaster lax via flyaway montclair montebellocommerce moorpark moreno valleymarch field newhall northridge norwalksanta fe springs oceanside ontario east orange oxnard palmdale perris downtown perris south pomona downtown pomona north. City zone shaw and crompton kingsway business park milnrow newbold newhey derker monsall failsworth hollinwood freehold westwood bury radcliffe prestwich whitefield. Our manchester tram map of calories the manchester metrolink is the uks largest light rail network. Now with intu trafford centre branch misplaced station symbols at exchange square. It is not the cheapest way of touring the city but sometimes i prefer to pay for it just for the ride.