Metrolink scoops transport awards

BRINGING trams through Oldham has helped transport chiefs win an award.

Metrolink and its partners have been recognised at the International Light Rail Awards.
The Metrolink expansion was named UK Project of the Year, with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Metrolink operators MRDL and MPact-Thales (MPT) rewarded for three joint entries — the East Manchester line to Droylsden, the East Didsbury line and the Oldham-Rochdale line.

MPT, the project’s principal contractor, was also awarded Supplier of the Year.

RATP won the Operator of the Year award for its global light rail operations, including Metrolink — which it operates as MRDL.

Tram supplier Bombardier, the operators and company staff were also nominated or winners in other awards on the night.