Trams around Manchester (2012)

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Date: August 30, 2012.
City: Manchester (United Kingdom).

Manchester Metrolink
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Manchester tram line Blue: Manchester Airport - Victoria
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Signed Bury.

Manchester tram line Yellow: Bury - Piccadilly (ex B, 2)
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Manchester is a busy City. Alongside the many trains,buses and taxis that come in and out of the City, there is also the Metrolink Tram System..... take a look at a few of these trams in action, amongst the hustle and bustle of the City. Also observe the many people going about their everyday lives, as these trams move around them and transport them to wherever they may be heading.

Manchester Airport → Victoria → Deansgate-Castlefield → Market Street → Piccadilly Gardens → Bury → Piccadilly.

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