Second city crossing
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is extending the Metrolink network. We have recently opened new lines to MediaCityUK and Chorlton, and Metrolink extensions to Droylsden and Oldham and Rochdale are due to open during 2012.
Work is also underway to further extend Metrolink from Chorlton to East Didsbury, from Droylsden to Ashton-under-Lyne town centre, through Oldham and Rochdale town centres and to Manchester Airport. By 2016 the expansion programme will mean Greater Manchester will have the largest tram network in the UK.
We are working with Manchester City Council (MCC) on proposals for a second Metrolink route across the city centre. This will provide additional capacity and flexibility and allow greater penetration into the city centre, providing access to more businesses, retail and leisure outlets. The proposals form part of MCC and TfGM's wider transport strategy for Manchester city centre.
The proposed Metrolink Second City Crossing (2CC) runs from Deansgate-Castlefield stop, (formerly G-Mex), through St Peter's Square, along Princess Street, Cross Street and Corporation Street rejoining the existing Metrolink line just outside Victoria Station.
View a plan of the new city centre route.
Further details on the route can be found on the following links:
Manchester City Council's report on St Peter's Square
Transport for Greater Manchester's paper on Second City Crossing Route proposal
We held a public consultation on this proposal which closed on 9 September 2011. Information on the next steps of this process can be found on the Metrolink Second City Crossing consultation website.
You can contact the Metrolink Second City Crossing team on 0161 244 1444 (office hours) or by email at 2CC.metrolink@tfgm.com if you require any further information or have any queries.
