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Tram on Sunday to Etihad
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That was my belly!quiet_riot said:Was it the tram making that rumbling noise during the first half?
The plan is to eventually be running a 6 minute service as the minimum standard, with additional match-day football specials laid on to provide additional capacity - this will be facilitated by the use of turnback sidings between Etihad Campus and Velopark enabling a quick turn-around of trams back to Piccadilly.
This is the largest transport scheme outside London, but unlike London transport, it does not receive a single penny of operating subsidy, whereas London transport receives an annual grant roughly equal to that of the rest of the national rail network combined.
All things considered, it's the best we can hope for and it is getting better.
This is the largest transport scheme outside London, but unlike London transport, it does not receive a single penny of operating subsidy, whereas London transport receives an annual grant roughly equal to that of the rest of the national rail network combined.
All things considered, it's the best we can hope for and it is getting better.
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black mamba said:law74 said:why is everyone shouting?
I blame 'bluestevie' , he started it ... it's a wonder he's not given himself a sore throat !
i have LOL
Eccles Blue
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I found it a great service. Parked up at Ladywell almost straight onto the tram, got off at Piccadilly and straight onto the Etihad tram. Coming back sat in the City Square to let the crowds die down a bit then back to Eccles. The only downside? Having to listen to that defeatist depressing Alistair Mann in City square. Upside? It didn't cost me a penny!! There are upsides to getting old!! :-).
And I was back home with time to watch the last 15 mins of the Wigan match and then the draw for the next round.
And I was back home with time to watch the last 15 mins of the Wigan match and then the draw for the next round.
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Q at Picc before game massive as every tram that came in was full so got a taxi - dont get on at Piccadily is my tip.
Had a pint after game and then got tram back,no probs.
Had a pint after game and then got tram back,no probs.
bluwes
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It was a 6 minute service there were specials in between the regular service trams
I thought it was great
I thought it was great
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When I went to watch Hertha Berlin at the Olympic Stadium, a tram pulled out just as I walked on to the platform. I thought to myself, now I'll have to wait ten minutes, but no, another one pulled in straight away.
Admittedly, the Olympic Stadium is the last stop on that particular branch line, so the trams can be stacked up in waiting and this is obviously not possible at the Etihad at present.
Also, many clubs in Germany include the price of the public transport to and from the town / city centre, thus encouraging supporters to use it, rather than using their cars.
Admittedly, the Olympic Stadium is the last stop on that particular branch line, so the trams can be stacked up in waiting and this is obviously not possible at the Etihad at present.
Also, many clubs in Germany include the price of the public transport to and from the town / city centre, thus encouraging supporters to use it, rather than using their cars.