They close the Velopark stop after the game. So you would have to go at least two stops. And then only have access to anything that comes from Ashton rather than those which terminated at Etihad Campus in the other direction and then turned around.Has anyone tried to skip the queue home by getting a tram in the direction of Ashton and then getting off at the next stop, and going over to the other platform ?
Probably quicker to walk to Central Park than try going towards Ashton and then come back I would guess. The queues on the Ashton bound platform look quite busy too.They close the Velopark stop after the game. So you would have to go at least two stops. And then only have access to anything that comes from Ashton rather than those which terminated at Etihad Campus in the other direction and then turned around.
Left 7 minutes late.Heads up for everybody travelling from Altrincham.
There is a direct tram to the Etihad that leaves Navigation Road (my stop) at 18:27 and arrives at the stadium at 19:03.
That is brilliant if it actually happens.
Wow that's a new one!Heads up for everybody travelling from Altrincham.
There is a direct tram to the Etihad that leaves Navigation Road (my stop) at 18:27 and arrives at the stadium at 19:03.
That is brilliant if it actually happens.
Arrived 18 minutes late. METROLINK are shit.Left 7 minutes late.
Suggest read the comments above re disruption due protests in townArrived 18 minutes late. METROLINK are shit.
They are still shite.Suggest read the comments above re disruption due protests in town
I suspect you are right but they are keeping it a secret.I notice at Old Trafford Cricket Ground Metrolink stop there is work going on clearing ground which looks like it could be a siding to hold a Tram on the Manchester bound side. This could be to have one parked up ready to depart instead of waiting for regular services. If this is the case (can anyone verify) it seems that preferential treatment is being given to some.
Nothing planned for more sidings there considering the depot itself is just up the road. More likely it’s for material storage ready for work at Cornbrook.I notice at Old Trafford Cricket Ground Metrolink stop there is work going on clearing ground which looks like it could be a siding to hold a Tram on the Manchester bound side. This could be to have one parked up ready to depart instead of waiting for regular services. If this is the case (can anyone verify) it seems that preferential treatment is being given to some.
If anyone is going to the Brits (doubtful?) or knows anyone who is will be interesting to hear how metrolink set up for before and after the event bearing in mind this is a very big deal for Manchester - normal City service or an enhanced offering?Nothing planned for more sidings there considering the depot itself is just up the road. More likely it’s for material storage ready for work at Cornbrook.
What there IS talk of is building a turnback for Ashton originating trams where the old police station used to be immediately to the west of Asda. Mainly to help keep the frequency between Velopark and Ashton but it might improve the service Etihad to Piccadilly.
I think you know the answer to that one.If anyone is going to the Brits (doubtful?) or knows anyone who is will be interesting to hear how metrolink set up for before and after the event bearing in mind this is a very big deal for Manchester - normal City service or an enhanced offering?