Hidden Danger Beneath Manchester: How Engineers Saved a Metrolink Tunnel Tunnel Under Manchester

Essential work to repair a key Manchester Metrolink tunnel, securing its long-term operation and safety has been completed.

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jonathand@cogn… Mon, 11/03/2025 - 11:33
Mayor confirms Metrolink upgrades are on the way Tram 3

According to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, the rolling stock in use on the region's Metrolink could look very different soon.

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Dan Benn Thu, 10/30/2025 - 12:47
The consortium bidding for Dublin’s MetroLink Dublin, Liffey River

A major step forward has been taken in the delivery of Dublin’s MetroLink, as Alstom and partners FCC, John Laing, Meridiam, and RATP Dev formally...

Dan Benn Thu, 09/04/2025 - 10:47
£1.6bn Procurement Drive Launched Tram at EtihadCampus

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has started a procurement process to deliver up to £1.6bn of infrastructure that will help to maintain and...

jonathand@cogn… Fri, 08/08/2025 - 06:41
Manchester Metrolink continues with safety enhancements by implementing overspeed protection technology Manchester Metrolink set for safety improvements across all of its fleet

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is improving the safety measures of their rolling stock as it is set to deliver its tram safety improvement...

richardw@cogni… Fri, 05/26/2023 - 10:47
Manchester’s Metrolink system reaches new milestone with 10 million journeys Manchester Metrolink

Manchester has enjoyed a fruitful Metrolink service, since its initial launch in July 2019, seeing millions of contactless journeys being made across...

Elliot Griffiths Wed, 06/15/2022 - 09:28
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RTM Issue 148

Keeping the North's flagship rail upgrade on track and on budget

Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.

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