| Last Updated Sunday 23rd August 2009 |
| Manchester Metrolink |
| Six-Axle Articulated Cars |
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Built: 1991-92 by Firmena, Italy Seats: 84 Motors: 4 x GEC 130Kw Power Conductor: Single Arm Pantograph |
| No. | Name | Livery |
| 1001 | System One | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 1002 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors | |
| 1003 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors | |
| 1004 | The Robert Owen | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 1005 | The Railway Mission | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 1006 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors | |
| 1007 | East Lancashire Railway | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 1008 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors | |
| 1009 | Virgin Megastores | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 1010 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors | |
| 1011 | System One | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 1012 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors | |
| 1013 | The Grenadier Guardsman | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 1014 | The Great Manchester Runner | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 1015 | Burma Star | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 1016 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors | |
| 1017 | Bury Hospice | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 1018 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors | |
| 1019 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors | |
| 1020 | Lancashire Fusilier | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 1021 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors | |
| 1022 | Poppy Appeal | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 1023 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors | |
| 1024 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors | |
| 1025 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors | |
| 1026 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
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Notes: 1005, 1010 and 1015 have been fitted with front valances and retractable couplers for running to Eccles. 1001, 1002, 1007 & 1022 are also able to run to Eccles with new smaller and rounder coupler guards. 1001 returned to service in March 2009 following nearly 5 months out of service after a collision with a bus on 1st November 2008. The tram has undergone modifications under the Metrolink Special Projects programme. 1006 features its fleet numbers in the original position. The decision to move the fleet numbers to the body sides was taken to allow space for the "names" carried on many of the trams which generated revenue for Metrolink as they were normally part of an advertising campaign. All the series 1 trams, with the exception of 1002, 1011, 1012 and 1014, carry their number and end code on each end dash panel (e.g. 1007A and 1007B). All trams are now receiving new larger dash panel numbers. 1011 features the Metrolink roundels on the front and rear dash panels. 1007 has non standard seating for the first series trams with higher backs and more rounded grab handles. The tram returned to service in January 2009 following modifications under the Metrolink Special Projects. This work has included being fitted with smaller more rounder coupler guards (for universal running to run to Eccles), exterior mirrors being removed and replaced with CCTV screens in the cab and small exterior cameras and external lights have been replaced with LED units. It has also has CCTV fitted internally. The tram was named East Lancashire Railway at a ceremony held at Bury Interchang by Pete Waterman on 31st May 2009. 1010, 1018 & 1022 are fitted with external orange LED Matrix destination displays. It also has internal matrix displays giving details of the next stop. 1011 has taken the name System One since 1001 was taken out of service following a 1st November 2008 RTA. 1013 has only had its The Grenadier Guardsman name stickers reapplied on one side. 1015 features a special livery which has a gloss finish. 1020 was rededicated Lancashire Fusilier in October 2006 and features embossed metal nameplates and a 3D regiment crest in the centre of both dash panels. The tram does not feature the "A" and "B" dash number but rather has plain 1020. All trams (with the exception of 1007) underwent attention under a £2 million mid-life refurbishment program. The names carried by 1001, 1009 & 1011 are really no more than a form of advertising. |
| Six-Axle Articulated Cars |
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Built: 1999 by Ansaldo, Italy Seats: 82 Motors: 4 x Vac Ansaldo Transporti 105Kw Power Conductor: Single Arm Pantograph |
| No. | Name | Livery |
| 2001 | Joe Clarke | White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 2002 | Sony Centre Arndale | White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 2003 | Traveller 2000 | Revised White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 2004 | Salford Lads Club | White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 2005 | WH Smith West One | White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
| 2006 | White, Dark Grey & Blue - blue doors |
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Notes: All are fitted with front valances and retractable couplers for running to Eccles All trams are now receiving new larger dash panel numbers. 2001 remains out of service long term. Only one issue now remains and Stagecoach is continuing to seek resolution to bring this vehicle back in service. 2002 only carries its name at the A end. The names carried by 2002 & 2005 are really no more than a form of advertising. |
| M5000 Class |
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Built: 2008-2011 by Bombardier, Bautzen (Germany) & Vienna (Austria) Seats: ? Motors: 4 Bombardier Phase 3 Power Conductor: Single Arm Pantograph |
| No. | Name | Livery |
| 3001 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3002 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3003 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3004 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3005 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3006 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3007 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3008 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3009 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3010 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3011 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3012 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3013 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3014 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3015 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3016 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3017 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3018 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3019 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3020 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3021 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3022 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3023 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3024 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3025 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3026 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3027 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3028 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3029 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3030 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3031 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3032 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3033 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3034 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3035 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3036 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3037 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3038 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3039 | Silver & Yellow | |
| 3040 | Silver & Yellow |
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Notes: The first eight of these M5000 trams have been ordered to increase capacity on the current Metrolink routes to Altrincham, Bury and Eccles. The remainder of the trams have been ordered for use on the extensions currently being constructed. 3001 became the first of the trams to arrive at the Queens Road Depot on 13th July 2009. Since this date at least one further (unidentified tram) has arrived in Manchester. The trams are expected to start testing in autumn 2009 before the first enter service before 2009 is over. |
| Special Purpose Car |
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Built: 1991 by RFS Industries, Kilnhurst Engine: Caterpillar 3306 PCT 170Kw |
| Unnumbered |
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