Altrincham Line

The Altrincham Line is a tram line of the Manchester Metrolink running from Manchester to Altrincham in Greater Manchester. Originally a railway line, it was, along with the Bury Line, converted into a tramway during 1991–92, as part of the first phase of the Metrolink system.

Altrincham Line
A M5000 approaching Trafford Bar.
Overview
LocaleManchester
Altrincham
Termini
Stations11
Service
TypeTram/Light rail
SystemManchester Metrolink
Rolling stockBombardier M5000 (2009-Present)
AnsaldoBreda T-68/T68A (1992-2014)
History
Opened15 June 1992
Technical
Line length6.4 miles (10.4 km)
CharacterConverted railway line
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Electrification750 volts DC overhead
Operating speed50 mph (80km/h)
Route map

Deansgate-Castlefield
( Deansgate)
Bridgewater Canal
Cornbrook
Trafford Bar
Old Trafford
Stretford
Dane Road
Sale
Brooklands
Timperley
Navigation Road
Altrincham
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