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    Manchester Metrolink

    The original thread has been closed - so this is to kick start discussion/comment I am told the current peak vehicle requirement is 107 trams for the network - from a fleet of 147. From January, this rises to 117 as the system recovers from covid - both in passenger numbers and staff...
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    Longest period of "repair awaited"?

    The lift on Platform 2/3 at Altrincham Interchange has been out of order since 7 October 2019. The lifts were only installed during the rebuilding of the Altrincham Interchange in 2014. I am told that the lifts are the responsibility of TfGM. Passengers arriving at Platform 2 from Chester, can...
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    Northern agrees deal with Aslef to ease weekend train cancellations

    Northern agrees deal with Aslef to ease Blackpool's weekend train cancellations nightmare from 26th January https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/business/northern-agrees-deal-with-aslef-to-ease-blackpool-s-weekend-train-cancellations-nightmare-1-10207730
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    Meltdown on Mid Cheshire Line Chester - Altrincham - Piccadilly

    Shocking day for passengers on Tuesday: 1402 from Chester to Manchester via Altrincham broke down around Greenbank and was pushed forward by the following 1502 which arrived at Altrincham some 1 hr 20 late. Passengers were detrained at Altrincham and the train units reversed to form the 1810...
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    Long Shot: First Manchester Fare tables around 2010/11

    Does anyone know / have access to any faretables issued by First Manchester around 2010 / 2011 Realise it is a long shot as I presume they were on computer files rather than a fare-tables book by then? Thanks in advance! Tim
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    Christmas advance fares

    I have been looking to travel Manchester to Newcastle on Monday 30th December. However only general off-peak tickets seem to be available with no advance tickets showing/available on-line Anyone know if there will be any advance tickets yet to be released? Presumably Trans Pennine expectations...
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    TfGM Bus franchising

    Andy Burnham sets out his plan for a London-style integrated transport system for Greater Manchester: Our Network Assessment into the future of bus market completed & recommends franchising Our Pass to give free bus travel to 16-to-18 year olds Contactless payment to be launched on Metrolink New...

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