Date: 02/07/2018

Transport bosses have signed a £72m deal to provide 27 new Metrolink trams to ease overcrowding at busy periods. But the rush-hour crush wont be ending any time soon - the trams arent expected until 2020. Its all part of Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnhams Congestion Deal, which also aims to encourage more cycing and walking as well as improving air quality.

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Transport bosses sign £72m deal to buy 27 new trams

Manchester Evening News

The new trams will provide 4,800 extra spaces and will be used to run more double trams on the busiest lines