Mattmatt
Member
I apologise for asking such random questions; but I have been reading posts on other forums where Manchester Council talks about the 2nd CC and there would be no where to put a third should the need arise etc. (my only answer would be along Deansgate etc) But has there ever been any thought about an orbital Tram route for those that have no desire to travel through Manchester itself? It would be Manchester's answer to the circle line?
My thought's would be... utilising part of the route is already in place i.e. the Chorlton line, - but if there was a jnc from St Werburgh's Road continuing along the old midland line, through Levenshulme etc. Granted there are some obstacles to overcome, i.e. the flats & sainsburys at Fallowfield, but easily fixed with a few compulsory purchase orders & moving the line over to the left a little, then it's plan sailing up to either Fairfield or possibly Gorton?
As for the north of the city, im not too sure of routes, but if anyone has any ideas....... I know this is probably pie in the sky stuff; but id be interested to know what people thought, as not everyone works in the city itself or has the desire to travel through the city, hence why the M60 was built. So please feel free to comment or even moan at me for even thinking of such a thing.
My thought's would be... utilising part of the route is already in place i.e. the Chorlton line, - but if there was a jnc from St Werburgh's Road continuing along the old midland line, through Levenshulme etc. Granted there are some obstacles to overcome, i.e. the flats & sainsburys at Fallowfield, but easily fixed with a few compulsory purchase orders & moving the line over to the left a little, then it's plan sailing up to either Fairfield or possibly Gorton?
As for the north of the city, im not too sure of routes, but if anyone has any ideas....... I know this is probably pie in the sky stuff; but id be interested to know what people thought, as not everyone works in the city itself or has the desire to travel through the city, hence why the M60 was built. So please feel free to comment or even moan at me for even thinking of such a thing.