Second City Crossing

Metrolink 3072 rounding the curve from Cross Street into Princess Street

Metrolink have completed their second line to cross Manchester city centre, the aptly named Second City Crossing commencing passenger operation on 26th February. The new line diverts from the existing Metrolink network at a remodelled St Peter's Square, before turning left into Princess Street alongside the town hall then making a right turn into Cross Street. The line continues past the Royal Exchange Theatre before reaching the already opened section of the extension at Exchange Square, the only stop on the Second City Crossing, the tracks continue along Corporation Street and join the existing network at Victoria Station.

Metrolink 3083 passing the Royal Exchange Theatre as it heads towards Exchange Square

Metrolink 3104 bound for East Didsbury along Cross Street

Metrolink 3031 heading east along Princess Street, passing the side of the town hall (at the left)

Metrolink 3111 carrying a special advert to commemorate the opening of the new link

Metrolink 3071 at Exchange Square on a service to Rochdale Railway Station

Metrolink 3099 passing the Printworks on Corporation Street

Metrolink 3095 passing the Urbis building on Corporation St on its way to Victoria Station