The government is to provide more emergency funding to keep Greater Manchester’s trams running during Covid restrictions.

More than £16m has been allocated for the next eleven weeks to the network as part of a countrywide package for light rail and tram networks announced today totalling £33m

The funding will support operators as they continue to face reduced revenues caused by low passenger numbers.
It will ensure these vital services remain viable for the future, as the country prepares to ease lockdown restrictions and people start travelling more frequently.

Transport Minister Baroness Vere said:

As the country opens up in line with the roadmap out of lockdown, we want light rail and tram services to be available to passengers and running as normal.

That’s why we’re continuing to fund these vital transport systems, ensuring that they’re available now and are ready for people to use when restrictions ease.

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