Metrolink Airport line

In May 2009, a special fund of £1.5 billion was agreed for 15 transport schemes in Greater Manchester. This includes the Metrolink extension to Manchester Airport. MPact-Thales was appointed as the main contractor in August 2010.

The 14.5km (9 miles) extension to Manchester Airport will leave the South Manchester Line after the St Werburgh’s Road stop in Chorlton and travel along Mauldeth Road West to Sale Water Park via Hardy Lane, creating a new route to the south. After crossing the M60, the line will travel via Northern Moor, Baguley and Wythenshawe to Manchester Airport, with a Park and Ride site proposed at Sale Water Park.

The new Metrolink line will provide a fast, frequent, efficient and environmentally-friendly form of public transport for communities along the route who are not currently served by either tram or train. It will also improve access to recreational facilities and employment opportunities at Manchester Airport, Mersey Valley (including Sale Water Park) and leisure and shopping opportunities in Wythenshawe and surrounding areas. The line will also provide access to rail services from Manchester Airport as well as a providing improved links with bus services through the new interchange at Wythenshawe town centre.

Track facts

Line length	14.5km (9 miles)
Number of stops	15
Opening date	2016

Should you require further information please view the Metrolink website and click on the future Metrolink icon. You can also download a pdf map of the airport line.