by Kurt Stephens - written on 03/12/09
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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 ... Read the complete review
by - written on 02/12/09 (Useful, 71 readings)
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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 ... Read the complete review
by - written on 12/11/09, updated on 12/11/09 (Very useful, 110 readings)
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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 ... Read the complete review
by - written on 20/09/09 (Very useful, 399 readings)
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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 ... Read the complete review
by - written on 14/01/09 (Very useful, 59 readings)
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I use the metrolink every day.... unfortunately!! I use the eccles line, where trams are due every 12 minutes. They are quite regular and usually on time but can be subject to delays. If a tram breaks down on the line, there is no back up, there is a delay until it's moved. The ticket machines are tempramental, they ... Read the complete review
by - written on 26/06/07 (Very useful, 214 readings)
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So in my quest to find a new job (and getting a sodding tax disc from the DVLA) today I had to venture to the bright lights of Manchester city centre, my chosen method of transportation the metrolink from Radcliffe. OK the metrolink for the uninitiated is the tram system that runs through Manchester city centre connecting ... Read the complete review
