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Get the trams back on track

FOLLOW the Advertiser's campaign to get the city's tram system expansion back on track ...

We're back on track

A LONG campaign by the North East Manchester Advertiser to bring the Metrolink to the area has finally paid off.

Government blamed for Metro costs

A DAMNING report by MPs blames the Government for pushing up the cost of Metrolink's 'Big Bang' extension.

U-turn over Metrolink

Trams could soon be seen on the borough's streets after the government announced a U-turn over July's decision to scrap the project and committed £520m to the "Big Bang" extension.

Metrolink decision 'by Christmas'

A DECISION on the whether Greater Manchester will have its Metrolink extension could be reached by Christmas.

Meeting helps put pressue on over Metrolink u-turn

A PUBLIC meeting to discuss the government's refusal to extend Manchester's Metrolink system was being held in Crumpsall this week to encourage community groups and businesses to make their views heard.

Metrolink petition goes to No 10

THE North East Manchester Advertiser went knocking on the door of 10 Downing Street to protest at the government's plans to scrap the Metrolink extension into the area.