PHOTO REPORT: METROLINK CITY CENTRE TRACKWORK Another photo report from the City Centre trackwork on Manchester Metrolink between Piccadilly Gardens and Piccadilly Station. Plus other Metrolink news updates.
Other Metrolink news concentrates on the latest window adverts added to various trams. A new Co-Operative food store has opened on Piccadilly Station Approach and to celebrate the fact a number of trams have had window adverts added. Trams to be adorned include 1006, 1008, 1009, 1019, 1023, 2003 and 2005.
Another set of window ads have been added for North Face Outdoor Shop - this time on the top opening vents of windows. Trams noted with these ads are 1002, 1004, 1013, 1024, 1026 and 2004.
Source: Gordon Frguson
Manchester Metrolink – Sunday 16th November 2008
London Road showing the access into Piccadilly Station Undercroft. It looks like the double crossover is being eliminated. Where the new track crosses the roadway, a temporary tarmac ramp has been laid over the rails. This view was taken from the Piccadilly Footbridge.
The track route through the Piccadilly Place development, where some of the new track has been laid. This view is from the walkway leading to the Piccadilly Footbridge, looking towards Aytoun Street.
Curved sections of rail are being welded together before final placement. This is the corner between London Road and the Piccadilly Place development.
All Photos: Gordon Feguson (taken on 13th November 2008)