Timeline of Manchester Metrolink

This timeline of Metrolink lists significant events in the history of Greater Manchester's light rail network, also referred to as Manchester Metrolink.

1960s

1968
1969
  • SELNEC PTE (the South East Lancashire North East Cheshire Passenger Transport Executive) is established on 1 November 1969 with reference to the Transport Act 1968 to improve public transport in Manchester and its surrounding municipalities.[2]

1970s

1972
1973
1974
  • The Greater Manchester County Council publishes its structure plan in January 1974,[7] acknowledging its obligation to provide "an integrated and efficient system of public transport".[8]
  • Greater Manchester is formally established as a metropolitan county of England on 1 April 1974; SELNEC PTE becomes the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE), a functional body of the Greater Manchester County Council tasked with operating and improving public transport in the region.[2][9]
  • Greater Manchester County Council submit a bid to the United Kingdom Government to acquire funding for the Picc-Vic tunnel.[10]
1977
  • Unable to secure funding from the government,[11] the Greater Manchester County Council abandons plans for the Picc-Vic tunnel on economic grounds.[12][10]

1980s

Docklands Light Railway rolling stock on public display in Debdale Park on 9 February 1987
1982
  • GMPTE conclude that an overground metropolitan light rail system to replace or complement the region's under-used heavy railways is the most economical solution to improving Greater Manchester's public transport network.[8]
1983
  • As part of its proposals for light rail, GMPTE suggest that the Oldham Loop Line be re-routed and extended with on-street tramways through Oldham and Rochdale town centres.[13]
  • The Greater Manchester County Council purchases a disused section of the Cheshire Lines Committee railway between Chorlton-cum-Hardy and Didsbury for £1, hoping to stop development along the route and preserve it for use with a future light rail network.[14]
1984
  • A Rail Study Group composed of officials from British Rail, Greater Manchester County Council and GMPTE, formally endorse a light rail system for Greater Manchester.[8]
1985
  • The Local Government Act 1985 receives Royal Assent on 16 July 1985, stating that "the Greater London Council; and the metropolitan county councils" shall cease to exist.
1986
  • The Greater Manchester County Council is abolished on 31 March 1986 under the Local Government Act 1985. GMPTE becomes a joint-board of the ten district councils of Greater Manchester.[2]
  • GMPTE propose that Greater Manchester's light rail system include a line to Salford Quays to complement the regeneration of the Manchester Docks.[15][16]
1987
1988
1989

1990s

Metrolink under construction in 1991, as viewed from Manchester Piccadilly Station
1990
  • The contract to design, build, maintain and operate Metrolink is formally signed on 6 June 1990.[24]
  • Legal authority to construct a Metrolink line to Salford Quays is acquired.[15][16]
1991
  • The Bury Line between Manchester and Bury is closed in stages between 13 July 1991 and 17 August 1991. Its 1200 V DC third rail electrified line is adapted for a 750 V DC overhead line operation.[25]
1992
  • Metrolink begins its first passenger service on 6 April 1992 on a route between Victoria and Bury.[26][27]
  • Metrolink services expand beyond Victoria to G-Mex tram stop on 27 April 1992.[27]
  • Phase 1 on Metrolink's construction is completed with a service through to Altrincham joining the network on 15 June 1992.[27]
  • Elizabeth II declares Metrolink open at a ceremony in Manchester on 17 July 1992, stating that Metrolink would "improve communication" between northern and southern Greater Manchester.[28][27][29]
1994
  • A public consultation and public inquiry result in government endorsement of a Metrolink line to Salford Quays in 1994.[25][15][16]
1995
1997
  • In April 1997 Altram, a consortium of the Serco Group plc, Gio. Ansaldo & C. and John Laing plc is appointed to construct the Eccles line; Serco takes on responsibility to operate and maintain the whole network under contract.[15][16][30]
  • Serco Metrolink, a wholly owned subsidiary of Serco Limited, take over the operations and maintenance of Metrolink on 26 May 1997.[31]
  • Construction of the Eccles Line officially begins on 17 July 1997.[15][16][30]
1999
  • The Eccles Line is officially opened as far as Broadway tram stop on 6 December 1999 by the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, who praises Metrolink as "exactly the type of scheme needed to solve the transport problems of the metropolitan areas of the country".[32][33]

2000s

2000
2001
2003
  • In March 2003, Serco Investments buy out its partners; Altram (Manchester) Limited becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Serco.[31]
2004
  • A derailment occurs at Shudehill on 31 August 2004.[35]
2005
  • A derailment occurs on London Road on 11 January 2005.[35]
  • Work on Central Park tram stop and a flyover at Newton Heath over the heavy Caldervale Line commences in April 2005.[36]
  • On 8 November 2005 a near miss occurs between two track workers and a tram; the tram ran over track maintenance equipment.[37]
2006
  • A derailment occurs on 22 March 2006 at Long Millgate, Manchester, as a result of a track defect.[35]
  • A person becomes trapped under a Metrolink vehicle on 20 May 2006, causing a three-hour delay on the system.[37]
2007
2008
2009
  • In May 2009, Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority (formerly GMPTA) and AGMA agree to create the Greater Manchester Transport Fund, £1.5billion raised from a combination of a levy on council tax in Greater Manchester, government grants, contributions from the Manchester Airports Group, Metrolink fares and third-party funding for "major transport schemes" in the region.[47][20]
  • The Oldham Loop Line closes on 3 October 2009 for conversion from heavy rail to Metrolink.[48][49]

2010s

2010
  • Phase 3b is approved with funding on a line-by-line basis between March and August 2010.[20][50]
  • MediaCityUK tram stop station opens to passengers on 20 September 2010.
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016

See also

References

  1. ↑ Fawcett 2000, p. 19.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Hellewell & Reeve 2013, p. 5.
  3. ↑ "Manchester unearths forgotten 1970s tube line". Architects Journal. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
  4. ↑ HMSO. Local Government Act 1972. 1972 c.70
  5. ↑ "Manchester's tube train that never was". The Guardian. guardian.co.uk. 14 March 2012. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
  6. ↑ "British Local Election Database, 1889–2003". Arts and Humanities data service. 28 June 2006. Retrieved 5 March 2008.
  7. ↑ Frangopulo 1977, p. 246.
  8. 1 2 3 Holt 1992, pp. 6–7.
  9. ↑ Frangopulo 1977, p. 187.
  10. 1 2 Holt 1992, p. 5.
  11. ↑ Donald, Cross & Bristow 1983, p. 45.
  12. ↑ Ogden & Senior 1992, p. 22.
  13. 1 2 Young 2008, p. 163.
  14. 1 2 Kirby, Dean (23 May 2013). "First passengers travel on tram extension to East Didsbury". Manchester Evening News. manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-05-24.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GMPTE 2000.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 6 GMPTE 2003, p. 10.
  17. ↑ Ogden & Senior 1992, p. 37.
  18. ↑ Holt 1992, pp. 92–93.
  19. ↑ "Metrolink trams reach Oldham Mumps". Railway Gazette International. railwaygazette.com. 13 June 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  20. 1 2 3 "Manchester Metrolink Phase 3b confirmed". Railway Gazette International. railwaygazette.com. 5 August 2010. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
  21. ↑ "Bringing Metrolink to Oldham and Rochdale" (PDF). tfgm.com. 2000. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  22. ↑ Holt 1992, pp. 26–27.
  23. ↑ Ogden & Senior 1992, p. 51.
  24. 1 2 3 Ogden & Senior 1992, p. 47.
  25. 1 2 3 4 Kessell, Clive (30 November 2011). "Manchester Metrolink 20 Years of Evolution". therailengineer.com. Retrieved 2013-01-02.
  26. ↑ Ogden & Senior 1992, p. 82.
  27. 1 2 3 4 Holt 1992, p. 90.
  28. ↑ GMPTE 2003, p. 9.
  29. ↑ "Manchester's oldest Metrolink trams to be replaced". bbc.co.uk. 17 July 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-20.
  30. 1 2 "Manchester Metrolink, United Kingdom". railway-technology.com. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
  31. 1 2 "Past, Present and Future" (PDF). Metrolink. 2003. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
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  33. ↑ GMPTE 2003, p. 13.
  34. ↑ "Whistle-stop Princess takes home hat souvenir". Manchester Evening News. menmedia.co.uk. 9 January 2001. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
  35. 1 2 3 http://www.raib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/070416_R082007_Long_Millgate.pdf
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  37. 1 2 http://www.transportforgreatermanchestercommittee.gov.uk/download/1539/item_08_metrolink_performance
  38. ↑ http://www.raib.gov.uk/cms_resources/080424_R092008_Pomona.pdf
  39. ↑ "Stagecoach signs Manchester Metrolink contract". Press release. Stagecoach Group. 2007-05-29. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
  40. ↑ "Stagecoach take over tram service". BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation. 15 July 2007. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
  41. ↑ Young 2008, p. 160.
  42. ↑ "The Link" (PDF). tfgm.com. 2008. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
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  44. ↑ http://www.raib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/090917_R252009_St_Peters_Square_v2.pdf
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  49. ↑ "End of era as loop line is replaced". Manchester Evening News. menmedia.co.uk. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 5 October 2009.
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  51. ↑ "Manchester Metrolink starts Phase 3b". Railway Gazette International. railwaygazette.com. 22 March 2011. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
  52. ↑ "All change: Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive becomes Transport for Greater Manchester – with a new logo of course". Manchester Evening News. manchestereveningnews.co.uk. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 2013-02-11.
  53. ↑ http://www.raib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/120530_R082012_Piccadilly_Gardens.pdf
  54. ↑ Jones, Chris (27 July 2011). "Kingsway developers to foot the bill for Metrolink tram stop". Manchester Evening News. menmedia.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
  55. ↑ "RATP buys Manchester Metrolink operator". Railway Gazette International. 2 August 2011.
  56. ↑ Britton, Paul (25 November 2012). "Giant construction project to position 580-tonne bridge over M56 completed eight hours early". Manchester Evening News. manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
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  60. ↑ "Truck collides with Eccles bound tram in Weaste and closes Eccles New Road". Manchester Evening News. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-14.
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  64. ↑ "Next stop: Rochdale!". Rochdale Online. rochdaleonline.co.uk. 20 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
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  66. ↑ Kirby, Dean (22 May 2013). "Destination Didsbury – Metrolink trams to start tomorrow, three months early". Manchester Evening News. manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
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  71. ↑ "Metrolink Tram Derails Blocking the Line to Bury". Manchester Evening News. 3 August 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
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