Metrolink to / from Etihad

BigJoe#1 said:
If you can surely its better to walk back? It only takes about the same amount of time to reach Manchester Piccadilly on foot.
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I have not had to wait for more that ten minutes from arrival at the gate before getting a tram in the last two years.

I do have a priority tram season card mind.
 
The Bee Bus network is expanding in Gtr Manchester.



Also.



I’ll see it when I believe it under a future Labour Government, which will mean it will probably happen, as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds councils are Labour run.

Whitehall has confirmed the route for a £12bn rail link between Manchester and Liverpool, paving the way for the next stage of development of Northern Powerhouse Rail.

The government has signed off on the preferred route for a new rail line between the two cities, confirming it will go through Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Airport.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the announcement “opens the door” for an underground station at Manchester Piccadilly.

www.placenorthwest.co.uk

Govt announces 'major step forward’ for Northern connectivity - Place North West

Whitehall has confirmed the route for a £12bn rail link between Manchester and Liverpool, paving the way for the next stage of development of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
www.placenorthwest.co.uk www.placenorthwest.co.uk
 
jrb said:
The Bee Bus network is expanding in Gtr Manchester.



Also.



I’ll see it when I believe it under a future Labour Government, which will mean it will probably happen, as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds councils are Labour run.

Whitehall has confirmed the route for a £12bn rail link between Manchester and Liverpool, paving the way for the next stage of development of Northern Powerhouse Rail.

The government has signed off on the preferred route for a new rail line between the two cities, confirming it will go through Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Airport.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the announcement “opens the door” for an underground station at Manchester Piccadilly.

www.placenorthwest.co.uk

Govt announces 'major step forward’ for Northern connectivity - Place North West

Whitehall has confirmed the route for a £12bn rail link between Manchester and Liverpool, paving the way for the next stage of development of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
www.placenorthwest.co.uk www.placenorthwest.co.uk
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£12 billion so you can get between Manchester and Liverpool in 35 minutes?

Seems a bit excessive when you can do it now in 40. Would probably be 35 now if they didn’t bother with the stops on the way.
 
jrb said:
The Bee Bus network is expanding in Gtr Manchester.



Also.



I’ll see it when I believe it under a future Labour Government, which will mean it will probably happen, as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds councils are Labour run.

Whitehall has confirmed the route for a £12bn rail link between Manchester and Liverpool, paving the way for the next stage of development of Northern Powerhouse Rail.

The government has signed off on the preferred route for a new rail line between the two cities, confirming it will go through Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Airport.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the announcement “opens the door” for an underground station at Manchester Piccadilly.

www.placenorthwest.co.uk

Govt announces 'major step forward’ for Northern connectivity - Place North West

Whitehall has confirmed the route for a £12bn rail link between Manchester and Liverpool, paving the way for the next stage of development of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
www.placenorthwest.co.uk www.placenorthwest.co.uk
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See the small print. "The government will continue to assess alternatives that meet the objectives of Northern Powerhouse Rail in line with standard requirements for business case approvals. Any scheme must be affordable and demonstrate value for money for the taxpayer while seeking to support the rail capacity needs of central Manchester and deliver faster journey times and better connectivity across the North."

And smoke and mirrors: "the route between Liverpool and Manchester Piccadilly would be reduced from around 50 minutes to 35 minutes." (It's under 35 mins now between Liverpool and Manchester Victoria.)

There is no business case for a £12bn line from Liverpool to Manchester no quicker than now. And I doubt it could be built for £12bn (3 new stations, get across the Ship Canal, under the M6, and 7 miles of tunnel under south Manchester). At my most cynical, this is a dying Tory government that's pulled the plug on HS2 to the North, and is now desperate for some "levelling up" electoral boost - by promising a scheme that Labour would have to say really can't be done for the money.
 
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Stephen230 said:
£12 billion so you can get between Manchester and Liverpool in 35 minutes?

Seems a bit excessive when you can do it now in 40. Would probably be 35 now if they didn’t bother with the stops on the way.
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So we can go and visit our old hub caps and alloy wheels a fraction quicker
 
Tbilisi said:
Quick query, does a train ticket enable you to travel in Zone 1 ie between Vic and Picc stations in lieu of buying a tram ticket?

Sure I read that somewhere.
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Yes. Your ticket might say Manchester CTLZ meaning Central Zone which allows travel on trams between Vic & Picc (New Islington actually) & Cornbrook.
 
Tbilisi said:
Quick query, does a train ticket enable you to travel in Zone 1 ie between Vic and Picc stations in lieu of buying a tram ticket?

Sure I read that somewhere.
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As mentioned above as long as the destination says Manchester Ctl Zone it's included if it says Manchester Stns it doesn't include tram travel in the city centre.
 
Georgian Maestro said:
Are trams running direct to the Etihad on the Altrincham line before the match tonight?
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It's always hit and miss tbh mate. Your best bet is to change at Cornbrook onto the Ashton line, or if you're able, leave a bit of time and walk from town.
 
first time i have been on a tram as i go near the ground to park, but deciced to park 4 stops away on the ashton line, getting to ground was ok a bit crowded but ok, coming back is what a difference, was told at top of stairs a tram be about 3 mins. correct but nobody could get on as they put it back on to the manchester line, another 1 came in another 6 mins and it was packed when it left, so first one could of took 1/2 of people waiting, if a tram is allocated to go to ashton, then it should go there. while waiting for the other 3 another 2 trams went pass they was also packed, apart from H & S why isnt people watching how many are getting on
 
Can’t complain. Going to the Etihad from Piccadilly Train Station. Tap in and out. Even though the tram was full I got a seat on the double tram.
 
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