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Wednesday, 19 December 2007Carol singers take to the trams

A quartet of carol singers are helping to give Metrolink a festive feel this week by singing on board the trams.

Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) arranged for the quartet, from the University of Manchester Chorus, to accompany passengers travelling on Metrolink from Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 December.

Michael Renshaw, GMPTE's Interim Service Delivery Director, said: "We hope the carol singers have helped to bring Christmas cheer to passengers and have encouraged people to use Metrolink over the festive season.

"Some people are put off using public transport when they're doing their Christmas shopping as they've got lots of bags to carry. But travelling on Metrolink can actually be an easier way of getting about.

"Metrolink passengers don't get stuck in traffic jams or have to worry about finding somewhere to park. All of the tram stops also have ramps or lifts so you avoid having to walk up and down steps."

GMPTE is currently investing over £100 million on improvements to the Metrolink network. Tram journeys on the Bury and Altrincham lines are now smoother, quieter and more reliable following this summer's work to replace nearly 20 miles of track.

The platform surfaces have also been upgraded to make it easier to get on and off the trams, and extra trams will be added to the network in 2009 to relieve overcrowding.

Information about public transport services in Greater Manchester is available at www.gmpte.com, or by calling Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 (calls cost 10p per minute; mobile and some landline networks may charge an additional tariff). Lines are open from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 8pm at weekends.

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