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All across the Great Western territory => Buses and other ways to travel => Topic started by: Lee on January 25, 2019, 14:35:20

Title: Grayling and Burnham hail Manchester tram network as model for new opportunities
Post by: Lee on January 25, 2019, 14:35:20

~~Felix and Oscar~~ (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Odd_Couple_(1970_TV_series)), sorry Chris Grayling and Andy Burnham say plans could see the Metrolink tram network expanded and greater local control of transport - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/grayling-and-burnham-hail-greater-manchester-tram-network-as-model-for-new-opportunities

Title: Re: Grayling and Burnham hail Manchester tram network as model for new opportunities
Post by: TonyK on January 26, 2019, 10:43:16

This being Manchester, it will probably happen, though what routes are being considered isn't reported. The existing electrified routes are a bit long for a tram ride, so could mean either brand new routes or cponversion of existing diesel lines. It will be interesting.

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