Manchester metrolink is englands first modern streetoperating light rail system. 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. Metrolink operates a discretionary refund policy and tickets and passes are generally nonrefundable. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the. The metrolink network is approximately 23 miles template. North hollywood wilshirewestern chatsworth santa monica 7thmetro k long beach redondo beach e atlantic r e e a h o o riversidedowntown riversidela sierra. Table of contents 34 notes and information 67 system map 89 ventura county line monfri 10 ventura county line amtrak service daily 12 connections visit antelope valley line monfri 14 antelope valley line satsun 1617 san bernardino line monfri 1819 san bernardino line satsun 20 riverside line monfri 22 91perris valley line monfri 23 91perris valley line satsun. To view the downloaded map, no internet connection is required. Jan 31, 2018 in september 2016, in these pages, i asked a hugely important question. Metrolink virtual, virtual manchester metrolink route project for msts.
A map showing the boundary of greater manchester for bus services. Manchester metrolink offline map pdf countriesregions. The tram train technology which allows adapted trams to use existing heavy rail lines would allow the route to run along the stockportaltrinchamchester line for much of the distance. Of these proposals, parts have survived as extension plans. Comparing it to the current metrolink service map, only 2 new services are going through cornbrook the most congested part of the network on that map. The history of metrolink begins with its conception as greater manchesters light rail system in. Greater manchester tram network map transport for greater. Manchester s metrolink tram system has been developed to encourage easier and faster travel in the city centre and beyond. There are direct trams to destinations such as manchester city centre, oldham, and rochdale. The bury line was part of the original metrolink light rail network, opening in 1992. Jan 22, 2015 transport bosses reveal plans to use special tramtrain to connect stockport to metrolink system. Welcome to the united kingdom made up of great britain and northern ireland, the united kingdom may well not constantly seem really united certainly, scotland resembled electing for choosing freedom in 2014. Back then, the official map was entirely in grey, making it both horribly ugly and remarkably difficult to follow. Metrolink is owned by transport for greater manchester tfgm and operated and maintained under contract by a keolisamey consortium.
Tfgm metrolink and rail stops download datafile tfgm metrolink and rail stops, format. Manchester art gallery map pdf file download a printable image file official website address hours access information manchester museum pdf. Manchesters metrolink tram system has been developed to encourage easier and faster travel in the city centre and beyond. Find your station and get detailed information on parking, boarding, amenities, connections, line information, directions and more. In the late 1960s and early 1970s there were plans for a piccvic tunnel to carry mainline trains under the city centre, but this proposal was abandoned because of excessive cost. Nov 05, 2019 manchester art gallery map pdf file download a printable image file official website address hours access information manchester museum pdf. During peak hours, the train frequency is between 5 and 8 minutes. It operates services to the towns of bury, altrincham and eccles metrolink is operated under a management contract by stagecoach group, on behalf of the systems owner, the gmpte. Welcome to the united kingdom made up of great britain as well as northern ireland, the united kingdom might not often seem extremely united undoubtedly, scotland came close to voting for electing freedom in 2014. This means that metrolink will arrange for tram tickets to be accepted on local bus or rail services, or will provide a replacement bus service. Metrolink manchester map freeware free download metrolink. Central park metrolink tram stop is served by the east didsbury rochdale town centre service and the east didsbury shaw and crompton service monday to saturday daytime.
It was opened in phases during 19992000 as part of the second phase of the systems development. Metrolink network map, tram times, tickets, stop information and service updates. Journey planner use transport for greater manchesters journey planner to find the best way to travel on different modes of transport. Combined train and tram tickets bought from a train station ticket office or a ticket vending machine at a metrolink stop, will now be to metrolink zones instead of a named stop. Bbc news uk england manchester metrolink extension. The future of rapid transit transport for greater manchester. Manchesters metrolink tram system will be extended to droylsden, rochdale and chorlton, it has been announced. Manchester metrolink second city crossing duration. Nov 05, 2019 greater manchester train network map pdf file download a printable image file official website manchester metrolink subway metro.
Plans to extend the lines further to ashtonunderlyne, wythenshawe and manchester airport are still on hold. And now, a mere 16 months after my initial thundering, transport for greater manchester tfgm has finally redesigned its. This 92 km long network, serves 93 stations in total with its ownership being different from those who operate it. Funding considerations required the network to be built in stages. Map not to scale metrolink commuter rail system effective may 14, 2018. The manchester geographical society website also has this very detailed description of the bury route pdf file, with some historical photographs. Six months later, i breathlessly reported that someone out there in the wilds of the internet had been smart enough to take my advice and in the process, had made the map much, much better click to expand.
In addition, metro is temporarily waiving fare enforcement of cash fares on metrobus and metro callaride. The new manchester metrolink map is both prettier and easier. The system serves the region of greater manchester on 7 different lines. The manchester metrolink has a length of 100 kilometers of railroad, 7 lines, and 6 functional routes. Its the offline light rail map in north west that will. Use your metrolink ticket to transfer to most connecting buses, shuttles, or rail lines for free. Manchester metrolink, englandsubmitted in manchester metro map. Central park metrolink tram stop tram times, map, photos. As of 2011, tameside metropolitan borough council aspires to extend the east manchester line from ashtonunderlyne to stalybridge in january 2019, it was revealed as part of a plan for new houses in greater manchester that the metrolink would be extended to stalybridge. Mar 23, 2020 on tuesday through friday april 1417 from 8 p.
National rail train times, fares, stations, destinations and service disruptions. The multimillion pound transformation of victoria stop is an integral part of network rails major redevelopment of the entire station, due to complete later in 2015. Metrolink tickets are valid on most connecting transit services at metrolink stations. St peters square or market street stations are the nearest metrolink stations. All routes and stations including confirmed future routes. Metrolink has embarked on a technology transformation in an effort to provide an even better rider experience. The trafford centre line is already accommodated for as that is already going to happen and is why currently only the didsbury service uses the newer 2nd city centre route via exchange square.
Bbc news uk england manchester metrolink extension is. I argued that a new version, with actual colours, would be bother prettier and more useful. Comprehensive map of all the current and planned lines and stations on the manchester metrolink network. Connecting all major railway stations and tourist attractions, the metrolink runs every few minutes so you dont need a timetable you can just turn up and travel anytime from early morning until late in the evening.
Beginning monday, march 23, metro transit will operate on a modified weekend schedule during weekdays until further notice. From humble beginnings, metrolink has expanded to become the largest light rail network in the uk. Transport bosses reveal plans to use special tramtrain to. History of manchester metrolink the need for a light rail system in manchester was born out of a desire to link its two main railway stations, piccadilly and victoria. Central park metrolink station greater manchester police force headquarters.
Manchester airport cornbrook key greater manchester tram network map bike stands or bike lockers are available at most stops. Proposed developments of manchester metrolink wikipedia. This map can be saved in your phone and its easy to share with friends. Manchester metrolink branded locally simply as metrolink is a tramlight rail system in greater manchester, england. Secretary of state for transport douglas alexander has confirmed the new lines will goahead. Metrolink manchester map freeware strategy map balanced scorecard v. During these periods, blue line metrolink trains may experience delays of up to 5 minutes. Jul 06, 2006 manchester s metrolink tram system will be extended to droylsden, rochdale and chorlton, it has been announced. New lines to mediacityuk, rochdale via oldham, ashton and manchester airport followed and, eight years later, metrolink is now the largest light rail system in the uk. Here is a detailed description, with photos and a line diagram. Manchester metrolink is an urban lightrail system in greater manchester, england centred on manchester city centre. Metrolink system map orange county transportation authority. Since he joined the team in 2007, they have accomplished a phenomenal amount, in very challenging circumstances. The network has 93 stops along 62 miles 100 km of standardgauge track, making it the most extensive light rail system in the united kingdom.
In cases of disruption 1, alternative arrangements will be put in place as soon as possible. It is a vast network of stations that can help you travel to major destinations and employment centers. As of 20, rochdale metropolitan borough council aspires to link middleton to the metrolink network by constructing a branch off the bury line. Is it time to rethink the manchester metrolink map. Me based on my interpretation of all the various ideas and proposals for future metrolink and tramtrain expansions around greater manchester.
Metrolink is a commuter rail system serving five counties in the southern california area. Moovit has an easytodownload manchester metrolink map, that serves as your offline north west light rail map while traveling. City zone shaw and crompton kingsway business park milnrow newbold newhey derker monsall failsworth hollinwood freehold westwood bury radcliffe prestwich whitefield. Revealed metrolinks new network map, inspired by the. May 16, 2019 is it time to rethink the manchester metrolink map. Zone 1 of the manchester metrolink light rail network is the heart of the system where all of the other lines converge. A light rail tram system, the metrolink also known as the manchester metrolink began operations nearly twentyfive years ago. For full details see stop information at uk metrolink stop line interchange rail interchange bus interchange trafford centre bus link manchester airport car park limited spaces available cycle hub. The eccles line is a tram line of the manchester metrolink in greater manchester running from manchester to eccles via salford quays, with a short spur to mediacityuk. Metrolink trains arrive less often than metro rail trains, and unlike the metro rail trains, they depart on specific schedules. Metrolink holiday service limited service will be operated on may 27, july 4, and september 2, 2019. The metrolink tram system is one of greater manchesters major rapid transit success stories. Metrolink incorporates the features of heavy rail and trams. Comprehensive map of all the current and planned lines and stations on the manchester.
It includes seven lines that serve the towns of bury, altrincham, eccles, ashtonunderlyne, east didsbury, manchester airport, and rochdale, meeting at manchester city centre. Flash movie of the new alstom metrolink tram from flash picture of the new alstom metrolink tram from schematic map of the new metrolink network 100 kb pdf file uk light rail greater manchester metrolink stations. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. See maps of the metrolink tram network, the greater manchester train network, free bus routes, city centre routes, cycling maps, and transport links. The manchester metrolink has a length of 100 kilometers of railroad, 7 lines, and 6 functional routes the metro. We reached a major milestone in february 2015 with metrolink trams once again running to the manchester victoria stop after a complete overhaul to build new platforms and tracks. Only definite new line on my map is the one to trafford centre but that will only go to crumpsall, not middleton.
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