Eccles Line
The Eccles Line is a tram line of the Manchester Metrolink in Greater Manchester running from Manchester to Eccles via Salford Quays, with a short spur to MediaCityUK. It was opened in phases during 1999–2000 as part of the second phase of the system's development. The spur to MediaCityUK was opened in 2010. The line contains a mixture of reserved track beds and a street running section.
| Eccles Line | |||
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An M5000 tram at Exchange Quay tram stop. | |||
| Overview | |||
| Locale | Manchester Eccles | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 11 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Tram/Light rail | ||
| System | Manchester Metrolink | ||
| Rolling stock | Bombardier M5000 (2009-Present) AnsaldoBreda T-68/T68A (1999-2014) | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 6 December 1999 (Cornbrook to Broadway) 21 July 2000 (Broadway to Eccles) 20 September 2010 (spur to MediaCityUK) | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 4 miles (6.4 km) | ||
| Character | Reserved track and street running | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | 750 volts DC overhead | ||
| Operating speed | 50 mph (80km/h) | ||
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