The ‘tube map for Greater Manchester’ that reveals the future of our transport network.
Announcing plans to move forward with bus regulation, the mayor of Manchester reiterated his ambition for a ‘London-style’ system.
Andy Burnham has unveiled a map showing how he wants the conurbation’s transport network to look by 2029. In a speech that reiterated his vision for a ‘London-style transport system’ in Greater Manchester, he unveiled a blueprint that includes new east-west orbital bus links; tram extensions to Stalybridge; Port Salford and Middleton; plus ‘tram trains’ to Hale, Warrington, Gorton and Glossop.