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Greater Manchester Unveils Ambitious Underground Metrolink Plans by 2050

1/14/2026

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Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, proposed underground Metrolink tunnels that aim to open three by 2050, and the Chancellor agreed to review.
Transport for Greater Manchester has begun preliminary work.
Northern Powerhouse Rail plan includes a Liverpool-Manchester railway and an underground Piccadilly station, with costs in the billions.
A 2022 report warned that an overland station could cause job losses and economic decline, with construction possible in 2033.

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Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, proposed underground Metrolink tunnels that aim to open three by 2050, and the Chancellor agreed to review.
Transport for Greater Manchester has begun preliminary work.
Northern Powerhouse Rail plan includes a Liverpool-Manchester railway and an underground Piccadilly station, with costs in the billions.
A 2022 report warned that an overland station could cause job losses and economic decline, with construction possible in 2033.