Trafford's new Metrolink line
A major new Metrolink line is on the way for Trafford, supporting regeneration and economic growth and making it easier than ever to get around by tram.
The £350 million Trafford Park line will have six new tram stops, offering sustainable transport links to some of Greater Manchester’s busiest visitor destinations.
It will also run through Trafford Park, Europe’s largest trading estate and home to more than 1,300 businesses employing over 35,000 people.
Services on the 5.5km route will offer fast, frequent connections to jobs, leisure, shopping and cultural destinations along the route and across the wider tram network.
Trams will run on a largely traffic-free, segregated route, meaning reliable journey times during peak hours and for major sporting, business and cultural events.
Construction work began in late 2016 and services are expected to launch in 2020. Services will run running through Manchester city centre to an improved stop at Crumpsall.
The route
The new line will run from the existing Pomona Metrolink stop, through Trafford Park, terminating at intu Trafford Centre. View the route map. Watch the video
The 5.5 km route will feature six new tram stops:
- Wharfside: Next to Manchester Ship Canal and close to Manchester United Football Club.
- Imperial War Museum North: Positioned by the world-renowned museum with access to MediaCityUK via the existing footbridges.
- Village: On Village Way, near Village Circle and Third Avenue.
- Parkway: At the existing Parkway Circle roundabout. The stop will include a Park & Ride with spaces for approximately 200 vehicles.
- EventCity: By Barton Square and EventCity.
- Trafford Centre: At intu Trafford Centre, Barton Dock Road.
*All stop names are subject to confirmation.
Building the new line
Construction work will include all the usual tramway infrastructure, such as tracks, stops, and equipment to hold the overhead lines that power the trams.
Engineering feats along the route will include new structures such as the Pomona Viaduct and the Bridgewater Canal crossing.
Major works have already taken place to divert utility services, such as water, gas, electricity and telecommunications, away from the tram route.
There are also some on-highway works as we adapt local roads to keep general traffic running alongside the new tram line.
We are working closely with our contractor, M-Pact Thales(MPT), and Trafford Council, to reduce the local impact as far as possible for such a major construction project. MPT is registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme and abides by the Code of Considerate Practice.
We are committed to keeping good access to local businesses, key destinations and events along the route.
Travel information
Work to build the new six-stop Metrolink line is now under way.
To understand how this may affect your journey in the area, please visit our travel information page.
Keep informed
We will update this page as the project progresses. However, if you have any specific questions, please contact the Metrolink team on 0161 244 1555 (office hours) or email metrolinktpl@tfgm.com
You can also follow #MetrolinkTPL on Twitter and Facebook: TransportforGreaterManchester.
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Local businesses
While construction work will mean some changes to the highway arrangements, we will keep good access to businesses and destinations along the route.
We are in regular and open communication with local business owners in the area.
If you have a query, or you feel you or your business would benefit from a meeting or information event, please contact us at metrolinktpl@tfgm.com
News
- 21 September 2018: New Metrolink Bridge for Bridgewater Canal
- 24 July 2018: Trafford Park Line on track
- 11 June 2018: Metrolink expansion work to impact Eccles line
- 1 February 2018: On the right track, major milestone for Trafford Park Line
- 16 January 2018: Major Metrolink construction milestone met overnight
- 24 October 2017: Metrolink roadworks lifted at intu Trafford Centre
- 11 July 2017: Utility works get under way on Metrolink’s Trafford Park Line
- 13 June 2017: Road closures in Trafford Park area for new Metrolink line
- 12 January 2017: Metrolink breaks ground as works start on new Trafford Park line
