{"id":1082,"date":"2012-06-08T19:56:33","date_gmt":"2012-06-08T19:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=1082"},"modified":"2012-06-09T13:34:39","modified_gmt":"2012-06-09T13:34:39","slug":"metrolink-line-to-oldham-mumps-to-open-wednesday-13th-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=1082","title":{"rendered":"Metrolink line to Oldham Mumps to open Wednesday 13th June"},"content":{"rendered":"

It has been confirmed that the Manchester Metrolink line to Oldham Mumps will open to passengers from the start of service on Wednesday 13th<\/sup> June, subject to the usual provisos of the satisfactory completion of testing in time. This will be the latest stage of the major expansion of the Metrolink network to be completed and will hopefully be followed over the next year by further route openings.<\/p>\n

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At 0524 on Wednesday 13th<\/sup> June the first tram for Oldham Mumps will depart Victoria calling at all eight of the new stops on the line at Monsall, Central Park, Newton Heath & Moston, Failsworth, Hollinwood, South Chadderton, Freehold and Oldham Mumps. This tram will then form the 0600 departure to St Werburgh\u2019s Road and from then on a 12 minute frequency will be operated (it is planned that this will eventually increase to a tram every six minutes). Journeys between Oldham Mumps and Manchester City Centre will take approximately 25 minutes.<\/p>\n

As mentioned above trams the Oldham Mumps line are to be an extension of the current South Manchester line service with trams running between St Werburgh\u2019s Road and Oldham Mumps via Victoria. Later on in 2012 it is planned that services will be further extended with the opening of the line between Oldham Mumps and Rochdale Railway Station and then in summer 2013 the South Manchester line is due to be extended from St Werburgh\u2019s Road to East Didsbury.<\/p>\n

Cllr Andrew Fender, Chair of the TfGM Committee, was in understandably buoyant mood:
\n\u201cThis is an historic day for Oldham and the Metrolink network. From next week, people will be able to make brand new journeys from brand new stops on brand new trams and tracks. For the first time, people will be able to travel to and from Monsall, Central Park, South Chadderton and Freehold on this line, so we are opening up new and exciting opportunities. Of course, Oldham is a brand new destination for Metrolink and I encourage everyone to take a tram ride to see all the great things the borough has to offer. Today also marks the latest stage of a massive expansion of the Metrolink network that will bring our trams to even more new destinations and open up even more opportunities for businesses and communities. It’s a very exciting time but, like any major project, it is
\nnot without its challenges and I am grateful for the patience that has been shown as we work through them to deliver these new lines.”<\/p>\n

Tickets to any of the stops in Manchester City Centre (up to and including Deansgate-Castlefield) will cost \u00a33.20 for a peak anytime single (off peak return is \u00a33.50 and anytime return \u00a34.80) from stops between Oldham Mumps and Hollinwood and \u00a32.30 for a peak anytime single (off peak return \u00a32.80 and anytime return \u00a33.40) from stops between Failsworth and Monsall.<\/p>\n

The stops at Monsall, Central Park, Freehold and South Chadderton are brand new constructions for Metrolink whilst the stops at Oldham Mumps, Hollinwood, Failsworth and Newton Heath & Moston were former destinations for the heavy rail service which have been fully rebuilt for the purposes of Metrolink.<\/p>\n

Cycle stands are being provided at Freehold, Hollinwood, Failsworth and Newton Heath &
\nMonsall as part of Metrolink\u2019s commitment to improving cycle parking facilities across the network. A 200 space park and ride car park will eventually be provided at Holinwood (currently under construction) but in the meantime 100 spaces will be available for the exclusive use of Metrolink passengers.<\/p>\n

Jim McMahon, Oldham Council Leader, was also delighted about the news: \u201cTo have Metrolink up and running will be a hugely significant and exciting day in the history of our
\nborough. The arrival of the tram has been a long time coming and we must make sure we keep to the agreed timetable for the town centre route as it is central to our future prospects. This is the biggest infrastructure project ever undertaken here and we believe it will act as a catalyst to create new jobs and opportunities. Work continues now on the town centre extension and Oldham Council is firmly focused on trying to deliver major improvements on that front. This includes the proposed redevelopment of the Old Town Hall, for example, plus the Hotel Future scheme and improvements to the public realm
\nwhich will help us to forge a new family-oriented leisure economy. It is essential to our plans to get people to see Oldham differently – as a place with excellent new infrastructure and opportunities, but also a place that is ‘open for business’ and has a real commitment to making things happen.”<\/p>\n

The section of line serving Oldham Mumps is, of course, just a temporary line as in 2014 it
\nis planned that the new loop serving the Town Centre will be ready for opening. This will see stops provided at Westwood, Oldham King Street, Oldham Central and a new Oldham Mumps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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