Wanting to nail this once and for all, do you agree with me regarding the validity of using Metrolink for free in Manchester city centre zone with the following tickets as examples?
a) Rochdale to Macclesfield
NO because the destination station is not in GM
b) Halifax to Manchester
NO because the origin station is not in GM
c) Rochdale to Stockport
YES because both stations in GM and requires a transfer Vic-Picc (should show CTLZ somewhere though official guidance is unclear and seems to assume EVERYONE wants to travel INTO Manchester rather than pass through)
d) Rochdale to Manchester
YES although no transfer involved, the most likely and usual scenario (should show CTLZ)
e) Manchester to Rochdale
NO because the origin station is within the city centre zone - I got caught out with this and could have been fined!
f) Rochdale to Bolton
NO because the direct route is via Victoria and wouldn't show CTLZ. Presumably you could travel from Rochdale to Victoria then Piccadilly to Bolton if you wanted to shop for example but wouldn't be able to use the tram for free - not 100% sure on this one!
a) Rochdale to Macclesfield
NO because the destination station is not in GM
b) Halifax to Manchester
NO because the origin station is not in GM
c) Rochdale to Stockport
YES because both stations in GM and requires a transfer Vic-Picc (should show CTLZ somewhere though official guidance is unclear and seems to assume EVERYONE wants to travel INTO Manchester rather than pass through)
d) Rochdale to Manchester
YES although no transfer involved, the most likely and usual scenario (should show CTLZ)
e) Manchester to Rochdale
NO because the origin station is within the city centre zone - I got caught out with this and could have been fined!
f) Rochdale to Bolton
NO because the direct route is via Victoria and wouldn't show CTLZ. Presumably you could travel from Rochdale to Victoria then Piccadilly to Bolton if you wanted to shop for example but wouldn't be able to use the tram for free - not 100% sure on this one!