The Metrolink is a light rail system. It has three lines converging on Manchester city centre from Bury, Altrincham and Eccles. The system is owned by the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE). The routes use a combination of old railway lines and street lines. The first line opened in 1992.
Four new lines are due to open by 2016 to Manchester Airport, Rochdale, Ashton and East Didsbury.
Nigel Chadwick
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