TfGM offers an extensive portfolio of locations which can be used for TV, film or photography purposes; from the iconic Metrolink trams which have appeared in dramas such as BBC's 'In the Flesh' and Channel 4's 'Banana', Peter Kay's 'Car Share' and a Moonpig TV advert to transport interchanges and larger buildings which have featured in Coronation Street and ITV's 'Safe House'. We have also worked on Hollywood Blockbuster Morbius, to ensure that passengers were aware of bus route closures and reroutes across Greater Manchester.
Our commercial team are here to help with filming requests and can offer location advice, location fees, the documentation you will need and all general do's and don'ts. You will need permission ahead of time whether you plan to film or just take photographs, our only plea is please don't leave this to the last minute! To submit a request for filming or photography which is intended for commercial use, please complete a filming request form and send to filming@tfgm.com.
If you are looking to film as a journalist or for news purposes, please contact mediarelations@tfgm.com and they can assist you in gaining permission.
We advise that you seek permission 10 working days before filming. Due to the nature of the industry, we are aware that there are exceptional circumstances where this isn't possible, in these instances we will do our best to process your request.
The widely popular Peter Kay’s Car Share famously included the Metrolink signs in their opening scenes and also had a scene filmed in the tram itself.
BBC’s Gordon the Gopher made a triumphant return to our screens, and can be seen at the iconic MediaCityUK tram stop.
Cbeebies filmed at the Metrolink depot for the children’s television programme Catie’s Amazing Machines. The filming saw rally driver Catie tests out three machines that run on rails, including a Metrolink tram.
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Visit the free travel scheme pageFree travel for 48 hours for Ukrainians arriving in Greater Manchester
To help Ukrainian nationals arriving in Greater Manchester, Metrolink tram services, rail services and the majority of bus and coach services in the region are being provided free of charge.
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Visit our contactless travel pageUsing contactless to travel on Metrolink?
Make sure you touch-in and touch-out using the SAME device at the start and end of your journey.
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Visit our Coronavirus pageFace coverings still welcome
Face coverings are no longer compulsory but are encouraged
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Find out which lines will be affectedMetrolink improvement works
In May, planned improvement works will take place on Metrolink. These works will affect various different lines across a number of dates.
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View the proposal documentOur Buses
New dates have been proposed for local service contracts in Bolton and Wigan.
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Visit the free travel scheme page
Free travel for 48 hours for Ukrainians arriving in Greater Manchester
To help Ukrainian nationals arriving in Greater Manchester, Metrolink tram services, rail services and the majority of bus and coach services in the region are being provided free of charge.
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Visit our Coronavirus page
Face coverings still welcome
Face coverings are no longer compulsory but are encouraged
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View the proposal document
Our Buses
New dates have been proposed for local service contracts in Bolton and Wigan.
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Visit our contactless travel page
Using contactless to travel on Metrolink?
Make sure you touch-in and touch-out using the SAME device at the start and end of your journey.
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Find out which lines will be affected
Metrolink improvement works
In May, planned improvement works will take place on Metrolink. These works will affect various different lines across a number of dates.