Exciting Expansion Plans for Greater Manchester's Metrolink 🚆

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says a decision on expanding the Metrolink network around Greater Manchester is expected to be made this summer.

Plans are in place to expand the network to Stockport, as well as to Middleton, Heywood, Bolton, and the Atom Valley business site.

An extension to the Stockport line could see the tram link the town's £140 million transport interchange to the East Didsbury line.

Councillors in the borough recently discussed the potential to branch out further around the borough, including to Marple and Hazel Grove.

Pleas have also been heard from Salford City Council, which hopes to see the Metrolink extend to Salford Community Stadium.

The home of rugby clubs Salford Red Devils and Sale Sharks is currently a 20-minute walk from the nearest tram stop at the Trafford Centre, and the council is calling for an extension to the tram network so fans and visitors can travel directly to the stadium.