Metrolink is one of the best light rail systems in the World according to experts.
An international study of light rail systems rated the Greater Manchester system as fifth best in the large cities category, scoring 66/100 based on ten separate criteria.
Metrolink was praised for its off-peak frequency, pricing and ticketing, use of resources, economic balance and tram ridership dynamic.
The comparative study, which looked at 32 tram systems from across the World, was published by Eurogroup Consulting this week.
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