Extension to Manchester's Metrolink

The Secretary of State for Transport has approved a five-and-a-half kilometre extension to Manchester's Metrolink tram system, extending the network past Old Trafford football stadium, the Imperial War Museum and out to the Intu Trafford Centre. The Secretary of State's decision letter can be found here. Christopher Katkowski QC and Robert Walton acted for Transport for Greater Manchester, the scheme promoters, instructed by Nick Evans at Bircham Dyson Bell.