Manchester Metrolink

Manchester Metrolink is one of the biggest light rail networks in the UK, its system length is 57 miles long, with 93 stations. Metrolink currently operates a fleet of 120 Bombardier Flexity M5000 trams which is the third generation of trams to operate on the route. The Metrolink systems is also one of the oldest having started operating in 1992, since then it has gone from strength to strength and now links towns such as Eccles, Altrincham, Buy, Rochdale, East Disbury and Ashton-under-Lyne, as well as providing a secondary rail link to Manchester Airport. The system has been planned to create a central hub linked to the centre of Greater Manchester, where all trams on all lines pass through the central part of the city via seven operational lines/ routes.
Metrolink has seen considerable growth and use since it's phased introduction, and now forms a critical part of the Manchester transport network.

2024

Manchester Metrolink Tram No.3006 arrives into Salford Quay tram stop on the 8th March 2024 with a service from Media City.

Manchester Metrolink Tram No.3142 departs from Salford Quays on the 8th March 2024 operating a service to Media City UK.

Having just departed from Wharfside Station, Manchester Metrolink Tram No.3123 passes alongside the Manchester Ship Canal at Trafford Bridge on the 8th March 2024 operating a Trafford Centre - Deansgate service.

Manchester Metrolink Tram No.3117 arrives into Wharfside Station on the 8th March 2024 operating a service to The Trafford Centre.

Because of a broken point section near Manchester Victoria services on this occasion were terminating at Exchange Square providing the rare opportunity to capture trams on the north side of the station departing. Manchester Metrolink Tram No.3079 stands ready to depart with an Exchange Square - East Didsbury service on the 8th March 2024.

A trio of Manchester Metrolink Trams No.3048 No.3104 and No.3127 are pictured at Deansgate on the 8th March 2024.

Manchester Metrolink Tram No.3024 departs from Deansgate on the 8th March with a service to Manchester Airport.

2018

Manchester Metrolink Tram No.3115 arrives into Exchange Square on the 12th March 2022.

Manchester Metrolink Tram No.3113 climbs through Balloon Street heading for Manchester Piccadilly station on the 12th March 2022, while other trams que for entrance to Manchester Victoria.

Manchester Metrolink Tram No.3037 arrives into Manchester Piccadilly Tram stop with a service from Bury on the 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3074 begins to descend into Manchester Piccadilly with a Media City - Ethiad Campus service on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3037 returns from Manchester Piccadilly with a line No.4 service to Bury on Satruday 26th May 2018.

Double Metrolink Trams No.3099 and No.3103 pass along Aytoun Street with a No.3 service from Eccles to Ashton-under-Lyne.

Metrolink Trams No.3103 No.3099 & No.3100 NO.3108 pass at Aytoun Street near Manchester Piccadilly on the 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3011 passes Aytoun Street to its final stop at Manchester Piccadilly on the 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3013 arrives into Piccadilly Gardens with a Media City - Ethiad Campus service on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3104 enters Piccadilly Gardens with a No.3 service from Eccles to Ashton-under-Lyne.

Metrolink Tram No.3082 passes the Manchester Art Gallery shortly after departing St Peters Square with a Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria service.

Metrolink Tram No.3080 passes through Piccadilly Gardens with a Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria service.

Metrolink Tram No.3053 passes the Manchester Art Gallery with a No.1 service from Altrincham to Bury

Mertolink Tram No.3014 departs from St Peters Square with a No2 line service from Altrincham to Manchester Piccadilly service on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3068 approaches St Peters Square on Princess Street, part of the second city-crossing working a No.5 service from Rochdale to East Didsbury on the 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3068 approaches St Peters Square working a No.5 service from Rochdale to East Didsbury on the 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3071 arrives at Manchester St Peters Square with a East Didsbury - Rochdale service on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3120 works a No1 Line service from Altrincham to Bury service entering St Peters Square on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Manchester Metrolink Tram No.3056 arrives into St Peters Square, with a service from Altrincham on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3008 arrives into St Peters Square with a No.1 Line between Altrincham and Bury on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3115 arrives into Manchester St Peters Square with a No6 service from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3004 departs from Manchester St Peters Square with a No.3 line service from Ashton-under-Lyne to Media City on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3067 rolls past the former Manchester Central Station (once city terminus of the Great Central Railway) on Saturday 26th May 2018, while working a No.5 service from East Didsbury to Rochdale.

Metrolink Tram No.3047 departs from St Peters Square passing the Midland Hotel with a No.5 service from Rochdale to East Didsbury on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3102 passes the Midland Hotel on Lower Mosley Street working a No.7 line service from Media City UK to Ethiad Campus on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3106 heads down the dedicated bridge link from Deansgate onto Lower Mosley Street with a No.5 line service from East Didsbury to Shaw and Crompton on Saturday 26th May 2018.

A pair of Metrolink Trams descend from the Deansgate Flyover bridge with a Line No.1 service from Altrincham to Bury on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Trams No.3026 and No.3030 pass the Midland Hotel and Manchester Central with a Bury to Altrincham on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3075 arrives into Manchester Victoria with a No.5 Line service from East Didsbury to Rochdale, on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3046 departs from Manchester Victoria on the 26th May 2018 working a Bury to Manchester Piccadilly service.

Metrolink Tram No.3078 departs from Manchester Victoria on the 26th May 2018 with a service to Manchester Airport.

Metrolink Tram No.3073 departs from Manchester Victoria with a No.5 Line service from Rochdale to East Didsbury, on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Metrolink Tram No.3010 descends into Manchester Victoria with a Line No.4 service from Manchester Piccadilly to Bury on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Consecutive numbered Metrolink Trams No.3052 and No.3053 climb the hill out of Manchester Victoria with a Bury to Altrincham No.4 line service on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Consecutive numbered Mertolink Trams No.3052 and No.3053 climb the hill out of Manchester Victoria with a Bury to Altrincham No.4 line service on Saturday 26th May 2018, passing No.3039 arriving into Manchester Victoria on route to Rochdale.