Special report

Getting the trams back on track

PLANS to extend the Metrolink tram network to Stockport were shelved by the Government, prompting anger in the town. The fight began to try and make ministers change their minds and get the trams back on track. Here's how the campaign took shape ...

Government blamed for Metro costs

A DAMNING report by MPs blames the Government for pushing up the cost of Metrolink's 'Big Bang' extension.

The best gift

THE magnificent readers of the Stockport Express have been praised for supporting the campaign which resulted in last week's government about-turn decision to put phase three of the multi-million pound programme back on track.

U-turn over Metrolink

Trams could soon be seen on the borough's streets after the government announced a U-turn over July's decision to scrap the project and committed £520m to the "Big Bang" extension.

Did you get the message?

TRANSPORT minister Tony McNulty was left in no doubt of the strength of feeling over moves to stall the Phase Three Metrolink bid when Stockport council leader Mark Hunter joined a top level delegation to London.

Keep fighting, keep united

EDITORIAL director of our parent company Greater Manchester Weekly Newspapers, Richard Catlow, travelled with the delegation and is quietly confident ...