Developing Greater Manchester’s rapid transit network is essential to keeping the city-region moving and the economy growing.
The Metrolink tram system is one of Greater Manchester’s major rapid transit success stories.
From humble beginnings, Metrolink has expanded to become the largest light rail network in the UK. Services now run on eight lines to 99 stops covering nearly 64 miles.
We continue to explore new ways to expand the Metrolink network and develop new rapid transit schemes as part of the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040.
In the medium-term (to 2030) new Metrolink lines are being considered, along with potential for ‘tram-train’ services.
Longer-term options being explored include tunnelled ‘metro-style’ services under the city centre.
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Find out more about your yellow buses
Say yellow to your buses
Your Bee Network is arriving from September. But you'll see yellow buses from April.
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Find your best value ticket
“The transport connections are really good”
Find the best value Metrolink or bus ticket for you.
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Visit the planned improvement works page
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines and stops in 2023. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
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Visit the Business Portal
Discover the Business Portal
Supporting businesses, employees, clients and visitors travel sustainably and affordably.
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Find out more about Local Link
Book a trip with Local Link
The reliable minibus service that takes you door to door from £1.
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Take part in the consultation
Bus service permits consultation
Have your say on TfGM’s proposed permit application process.
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Find out more about your yellow buses
Say yellow to your buses
Your Bee Network is arriving from September. But you'll see yellow buses from April.
-
Visit the planned improvement works page
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines and stops in 2023. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
-
Find out more about Local Link
Book a trip with Local Link
The reliable minibus service that takes you door to door from £1.
-
Find your best value ticket
“The transport connections are really good”
Find the best value Metrolink or bus ticket for you.
-
Visit the Business Portal
Discover the Business Portal
Supporting businesses, employees, clients and visitors travel sustainably and affordably.
-
Take part in the consultation
Bus service permits consultation
Have your say on TfGM’s proposed permit application process.