With the Metrolink network in Manchester City Centre expected to reach capacity on the surface, plans to go underground have been part of the Mayor\u2019s Transport Strategy for a while. Whilst the construction of tunnels is currently unfunded and a fair way in the distance, TfGM are attempting to get ahead of the game by starting an early feasibility study into the viability of their construction.<\/p>\n
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As part of a recent Bee Network Committee meeting, a report was prepared by Chris Barnes, Network Director at TfGM, who asked for approval to release \u00a3375.000 worth of funding to cover early feasibility and demand studies to inform a subsequent Strategic Outline Case for tunnelled metro in Greater Manchester. This funding would come from the Rapid Transit Extensions package.<\/p>\n
It is part of the Greater Manchester Rapid Transit Strategy that options to include underground tramways\/railways\/metros in Manchester City Centre would be investigated and this is the first step towards that.<\/p>\n
The new report says: \u201cTunnelled options are likely to be needed to avoid our existing surface transport infrastructure becoming a constraint to Greater Manchester\u2019s social and economic development \u2013 to enable good growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
Three options for routes are currently being considered:<\/p>\n
It is planned that the \u00a3375,000 will be used for early feasibility studies and demand studies, and to allow work to take place with the wider rail industry to explore these options for going underground in Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
With the Metrolink network in Manchester City Centre expected to reach capacity on the surface, plans to go underground have been part of the Mayor\u2019s Transport Strategy for a while. Whilst the construction of tunnels is currently unfunded and a … Continue reading