Metrolink to open for Chelsea Home game

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http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereve...vice-to-droylsden-delayed-until-february-2013

The opening of the new Metrolink line to Droylsden has been delayed for a second time.

Metrolink's East Manchester Line had been due to open this summer, but was put back to the end of this year after problems with a new computer system caused delays.

Now the opening date for the long-awaited line has now been revealed as February 11 – another seven weeks later than was expected.

News of the delay is likely to anger traders in Droylsden who last year said disruption caused by the building work was ‘killing’ small businesses.

Coun Kieran Quinn, the leader of Tameside council, spoke of his frustration as he revealed the opening date at a council meeting tonight.

He said: "That we have had to wait so long for this has been a source of deep frustration for me and the local community.

"We have experienced first-hand the disruption and impact of the work involved in building the new line – only to have to suffer delays time and time again.

"I am told the cause of the delays has been the integration of the new line with the existing network which has now been resolved with Transport for Greater Manchester’s help."

The line will have eight new stops at New Islington, Holt Town, Etihad Campus, Velopark, Clayton Hall, Edge Lane, Cemetery Road and Droylsden. It will be extended to Ashton-under-Lyne by the winter of 2013-14.

Four extra stops will then open at Audenshaw, Ashton Moss, Ashton West and Ashton-under-Lyne.

The yellow trams have already been undergoing tests on the route and it was announced in October that tram drivers were expected to start their first training sessions.

Trams could also start running to Shaw and Crompton on the Oldham line early in the new year – with tests already underway.

The East Manchester Line will open just in time for Manchester City's home match against Chelsea on February 24, when it is expected to be used for the first time by fans.

Mr Quinn said TfGM would be handing residents and school children in Droylsden free three-day passes for the line for use prior to its official launch as a thank you for their patience during the delays.

He added: "I know this has been a testing time for Droylsden residents, but we can now see the finishing line.

"As disappointing as it has been to see this project arrive behind schedule, there is no doubt that the arrival of Metrolink to Droylsden will be a massive boost for the people and businesses in the area.
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out walking the other day and was crossing polard st and seen the tram working and going back into town

i had to rub my eyes and take a deep breath and ask somebody what year its was

a voice said 2002 and why have you got that premier league champions 2012 scarf
on you are having a laugh you be lucky if you stay up
 
When we host the 2045 (year not time) Champions League Final we'll have a monorail and a canal barge service - metrolink will be long closed, having never even opened
 
acton28 said:
When we host the 2045 (year not time) Champions League Final we'll have a monorail and a canal barge service - metrolink will be long closed, having never even opened
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a sky-train, what a brilliant idea, though we would probably mess that up even more than the trams.
 
Captain Oats said:
I live in castlefield, will it be going straight through tot he stadium from there or will I have to change at piccadilly?
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Not sure - there is talk of the EML being a continuation of Bury to Piccadilly Station so change at Piccadilly if you're on a Alty/Eccles-Piccadilly tram or Market Street if you're on an Alty-Bury or St Werbs-Oldham tram
 
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