Transport for Greater Manchester are developing plans that would see a rail link between Heywood, Rochdale and Oldham using tram-train technology
Bury's new transport plans contain some major developments and, with £68m to roll out the plans already secured, council leaders will approve the strategy at a meeting later this week. One proposal is to introduce new technology so that Metrolink services can be used on the previous rail network between Bury and Rochdale via Heywood.
“The focus of the project will be to create the next generation Metrolink vehicle, tram-train infrastructure. The ultimate proposal will provide new technology that will allow Metrolink vehicles to operate on existing heavy rail lines as well as the Metrolink lines.” Coun Eamonn O’Brien, leader of Bury Council, said: “This new strategy comes at an exciting time for transport in Greater Manchester, with bus services coming under local control for the first time in almost 40 years. If we are to realise our vision and our regeneration plans, we need a state-of-the-art transport system that is affordable, safe, reliable and well-maintained.
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