in 2006, it was announced that the Metrolink network would extend as far in Chorlton (opened 2011), and in 2008 with funding from the Greater Manchester Transport Fund, the line was extended to . Tram tracks were laid along the former trackbed, and a new tram stop was constructed by the Burton Road bridge in Withington. Burton Road Metrolink stop opened on 23 May 2013. Further south along the line, the original Withington railway station was not re-opened, but was replaced with a new Metrolink stop, , in close proximity to the old station site. Location Burton Road tram stop is located in the area between Withington and West Didsbury next to Burton Road. It is the closest Metrolink stop to Withington Village; the preceding stop on the line is named but is located approximately from the suburb of Withington. It is the closest stop to Withington Community Hospital. Gallery References External links Metrolink Future Network - 2009 map of the extension plans (GMPTE) Metrolink stop information Burton Road area map Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 2013 Tram stops in Manchester Tram stops on the East Didsbury to Rochdale line Withington