Who owns Manchester Metro?
Who owns Manchester Metro? The Metrolink tramway/light rail system in Greater Manchester, is owned by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and operated and maintained under contract by RATP Dev Group.
What is the highest salary for a train driver in the UK?
Train drivers can expect to begin with an average starting salary of £30,000, with the highest salaries often exceeding £65,000.
What is the shortest train stop in the UK?
The shortest platform in the UK is at Beauly railway station near Inverness. Served by ScotRail! WFAT at the shortest platform in the UK - Beauly, The Scottish Highlands.
What happens if you get on a tram in Manchester without paying?
What happens if you get on a tram in Manchester without paying? If you don't have a valid paper or mobile app ticket, or you don't touch-in successfully with a smart card, contactless card or contactless device you may be charged a penalty fare of up to £120.
Why did Liverpool get rid of trams?
But the trams had become a political football (in Leeds it was Labour that did for them, in Liverpool it was the Conservatives). They were unwanted clutter from the past at a time when operating costs of public transport networks were rising and meeting housing targets was the big priority for investment.