Press Releases

15 August 2008

Artists' impression released of Oldham Town Centre Metrolink extension

A sneak preview of what Metrolink trams could look like as they travel through Oldham town centre on a new line provided by the Transport Innovation Fund (TIF) package has been made available.

The picture of Metrolink shows a vehicle at the summit of the town centre extension, about to descend towards the tunnel linking Oldham King Street to the new Westwood stop after picking up passengers from Rochdale stops and Oldham Central.

The line through Oldham will be part of wider Metrolink improvements which will connect Oldham with Rochdale and Ashton town centres as well as the Trafford Centre, Manchester Airport and East Didsbury.

Extending the Metrolink network is one element of the TIF package which also includes improved bus services which start earlier and finish later and more seats peak time trains. The package also includes new transport interchanges, investment in the cycle path network and the introduction of a travel smartcard to make buying a ticket for more than one service easier.

Further details and updates about the public consultation can be found at www.gmfuturetransport.com or by calling 0800 234 6100.