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Edwin_m Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Thanks for these. That canopy at Exchange Square makes it look as if it is on a steep hill - but unless something has changed drastically the tramway is practically level and the canopy slopes! The footbridge marks the site of the 1996 IRA bombing which arguably triggered the renaissance of this part of Manchester. Now totally unrecognisable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DavidM Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 The postbox was there two months ago, so can't see it having being moved since? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JJGraphics Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I hope the above is of interest. I make fairly regular visits to Manchester so I'll provide updates as and when I can. Certainly is! Please keep the reports coming! I don't get to Manchester very often so it will be of great interest to see the progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium dhjgreen Posted December 5, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 5, 2015 If you are generally interested in Metrolink try here: http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?cat=17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggy1165 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 The Second City Crossing is now open between Victoria and Exchange Square, with a 12 minute service to Shaw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted December 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 8, 2015 I will have a look next week as I am up in Manchester for some head banging on Tuesday at the arena. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggy1165 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 This is a very good forum for news on Metrolink. Loads of pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exet1095 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Lots of driver training trams going through Victoria to and from Exchange Square last night. The centre platform at Victoria is currently OOU, as seems the middle one at Deansgate-Castlefield. The change I have noticed from the last time I used Metrolink is that the East Didsbury trams now come from Bury, not Rochdale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted December 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2015 I'm a regular (daily) user of Metrolink and the "middle" platform at Deansgate-Castlefield is used for a single tram to Altrincham to turn back. The junction at the westerly end of Deansgate-Castlefield has 3 points but I think they got them too close as trams aren't allowed to pass each other when both are using the turnout routes. l l l l l\l\ <-- No passing here if a tram is heading to Cornbrook from the "middle" road. l l \ and a tram is arriving at Deansgate-Castlefield from Cornbrook. l l l l l l One comment I have on the 2CC is that the works at St Peters square are taking a seemingly eternally long time to make any sort of progress. Having said all that the Metrolink network and service is excellent. Kev. (I might post some pictures here too.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Arun Sharma Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Very interesting - Do you know if there are there any plans in the pipeline to run trams on the old lines through Fallowfield Station? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted February 29, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 29, 2016 Updates are always welcome, no matter how small the visual impact may be, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium phil-b259 Posted February 29, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 29, 2016 Updates are always welcome, no matter how small the visual impact may be, Have you seen this website - its been covering the various extensions to Metrolink for some time now. http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=866944&page=2170 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Edwin_m Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 All the Phase 3 stations bar a couple of "specials" were constructed from "a kit of parts". Pre-fabricating the concrete platform segments in a factory minimises work on site and therefore also reduces cost, disruption and safety risk to the workforce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted March 23, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2016 As always I look forward to your updates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rue_d_etropal Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 looks like progress, does anyone know what the problem with the whole system yesterday. I saw a bit on news on facebook, but no follow up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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