Following on from our report last week about the annual Light Rail Awards Manchester Metrolink \u2013 or more precisely Transport for Greater Manchester \u2013 have now confirmed that they too won two awards on the night and were highly commended in a third category. The two winning categories were for Project of the Year (over 50m euros) and Best Customer Initiative with a highly commended in the Project of the Year (under 50m euros).<\/p>\n
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The Project of the Year (over 50m euros) was awarded for the Airport line \u2013 which of course opened well ahead of schedule \u2013 with the Best Customer Initiative being given for the introduction of free Wi-Fi on all Metrolink trams. The project to transform Deansgate-Castlefield was highly commended in the projects under 50m euros category.<\/p>\n
Cllr Andrew Fender, Chair of the TfGM Committee, commented: \u201cIt\u2019s great to see TfGM\u2019s work rewarded \u2013 not just for transformational projects like the Airport line, but also for customer initiatives like our free Wi-Fi programme. The Airport line, which we delivered more than a year ahead of schedule, provides a vital link between Manchester Airport, Wythenshawe and the city centre, improving access to employment and supporting regeneration and growth. Free Wi-Fi on our trams means customers can browse the internet, use social media or catch up with work emails, as well as accessing online journey planning tools and service information \u2013 it\u2019s all part of making travel easier, more pleasant and even more productive. We\u2019re delighted that these achievements here in Greater Manchester have been nationally recognised as leading examples of success in the transport industry. We\u2019d also like to congratulate the partners who have helped us to deliver such important projects and services, and we\u2019re pleased to see their contributions rewarded.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Following on from our report last week about the annual Light Rail Awards Manchester Metrolink \u2013 or more precisely Transport for Greater Manchester \u2013 have now confirmed that they too won two awards on the night and were highly commended … Continue reading