Manchester Metrolink 5

This is the fifth DVD programme featuring the Manchester Metrolink light rail system from Independent Transport Videos. Manchester Metrolink opened in 1992 with a 19-mile route that ran from Bury to Altrincham via Manchester city centre using former railway lines inherited from British Rail. In view of this all stops were constructed to mainline railway platform height. Initially there was some 3km of street running from Victoria station to Piccadilly station, but this has now been extended as the system has developed. Major extensions to the network began in 2009 and by 2014 the trams also served Rochdale, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne, East Didsbury and Eccles. In late 2014 the trams reached Manchester Airport and in early 2015 the area of Victoria station used by the trams was completely remodelled. The fleet now consists of 120 Bombardier M5000 trams. All of the trams operate in a yellow and silver livery. The line featured in this programme is the line to Manchester Airport.