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TfGM identifies tram-train routes but funding challenge remains

TRAM-TRAIN

Andrew Forster
15 November 2013
 

Transport for Greater Manchester has identified the heavy rail and Metrolink routes that offer the best potential for tram-train vehicle operation.

Top priority is the Marple to Manchester Piccadilly via Bredbury heavy rail line. Transport strategy director Dave Newton said that, upon conversion, Marple services could alternate between running to Bury and Altrincham. For a six-minute headway service, about 24 new tram-train vehicles would be required. TfGM says it would cost £200m to...

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