Manchester Metrolink

Metrolink... Suffered from the start of incredibly low funding levels. Back in 1990 when it was clear 45 trams were requried to provide enough capacity to provide a reliable service funding was only provided for 26 trams, it was also decided that the cheapest option were to be purchased. From that day onwards we have suffered from lack of capacity and lack of reliability of the trams. Of course we all know about how the tracks on the old Altrincham and Bury line was not replaced at the time of conversion to light rail, this led to a rough ride that was not only uncomfortable for passengers but also did the actual trams no ...  Read the complete review

I invariably hate Manchester Metrolink. Having been out of commission for months whilst the council made 'necessary' repairs and maintenance, promising it would come back bigger and better than ever, they lied. I haven't experienced every public transport system in the world, but this one must be up there with the most unreliable. You can guarantee at least a dozen break downs a day. Once, recently, i was stuck on a cart for an hour with no word as to what the problem was, we were then shepherded off the tram and told basically to make our own ways home. I was gobsmacked. It's not cheap either. For a fifteen minute journey, peak-time return you're ...  Read the complete review

The Manchester Metrolink system operates between Manchester and Bury; Manchester and Altrincham; and Manchester and Eccles. Despite Mancunian residents rejecting the proposed congestion charge, the system has recently been overhauled and there are now new tracks on within the city centre and new ticket machines and shelters at the stops within the city centre. The track alterations took about six months to complete, which effected travel between Altrincham and Manchester; and Eccles and Manchester. However normal service resumed last month (in October 2009) and from a travellers perspective the service is now worse than ever. The reasons why the ...  Read the complete review

The Manchester Metrolink is a tram system based in Manchester and is operated by Stagecoach Group PLC on behalf of the Greater Manchester Public Transport Executive (GMPTE). Stagecoach Group PLC are one of the largest public transport operators with bus, coach, train & tram/metro operations across the UK and North America. Metrolink began operations on 6th April 1992 and operates on 2 lines, the green line operates between Bury & Altrincham and the purple line operates between Piccadilly & Eccles via Salford. Both lines go through the City Centre and theres 37 stations across the network. Trains operate to a high frequency timetable with both lines ...  Read the complete review

Because of certain commitment I have to travel in Manchester on Metrolink every now and then. GMPTE provides a decent website for its Metro service and the map is easy to follow. For both locals and tourists Metrolink is a convenient choice to travel around Manchester, as it covers a good distance in the area. However, I do not recommend to use Metro in the city centre for it moves very slowly and there are free bus service around. (Though Metro in city centre is under improvement at the moment, situation may change when it is finished.) Another disadvantage is the old compartments used by the Metro. They are small and very packed especially during rush ...  Read the complete review