Manchester Metrolink - Second City Crossing
Second City Crossing or 2CC as it is known is a new Metrolink line which is currently under construction. The new line will as the name suggests provide a second crossing through the centre of the city, as well as a new city centre stop and upgraded stop at St Peter's Square.
"The new line will begin in Lower Mosley Street and run through St Peter’s Square, before turning left down Princess Street and then heading along Cross Street and Corporation Street before re-joining the existing Metrolink line just outside Victoria" (1). A new stop will also be constructed at Exchange Square and a new larger stop at St Peter's Square.
The new crossing will increase the capacity and flexibility of the network and will allow for further expansion of the Metrolink network. The current city centre section is working at capacity which means that trams arriving from the recently completed Airport line currently have to terminate at Cornbrook. When the Second City Crossing is complete trams from Manchester Airport will be able to reach Manchester Victoria through the centre of the city.
Work began on the new line in summer 2014 and is expected to open in 2017. Work is currently focusing on two main work sites, one just outside Manchester Victoria where the new line will join the existing line before heading into the station.
Complex works are also taking place at a site at St Peter's Square where new sections of track will be laid and the stop upgraded. The new island platforms will each have two platform edges creating a new 4 platform stop. Work St Peter's Square to divert utilities has already been complete and is focusing on preparing the ground for the new lines and platforms.
Work is also currently progressing along Corporation Street, Cross Street and Lower Mosley Street where work is well underway to divert utilities.
"The new line will begin in Lower Mosley Street and run through St Peter’s Square, before turning left down Princess Street and then heading along Cross Street and Corporation Street before re-joining the existing Metrolink line just outside Victoria" (1). A new stop will also be constructed at Exchange Square and a new larger stop at St Peter's Square.
The new crossing will increase the capacity and flexibility of the network and will allow for further expansion of the Metrolink network. The current city centre section is working at capacity which means that trams arriving from the recently completed Airport line currently have to terminate at Cornbrook. When the Second City Crossing is complete trams from Manchester Airport will be able to reach Manchester Victoria through the centre of the city.
Work began on the new line in summer 2014 and is expected to open in 2017. Work is currently focusing on two main work sites, one just outside Manchester Victoria where the new line will join the existing line before heading into the station.
Complex works are also taking place at a site at St Peter's Square where new sections of track will be laid and the stop upgraded. The new island platforms will each have two platform edges creating a new 4 platform stop. Work St Peter's Square to divert utilities has already been complete and is focusing on preparing the ground for the new lines and platforms.
Work is also currently progressing along Corporation Street, Cross Street and Lower Mosley Street where work is well underway to divert utilities.
Work underway to connect 2CC with the existing line at Victoria
Work progressing along Corporation St and Cross St
Current works at St Peter's Square
Work progressing along Lower Mosley St
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