A campaign for late-night trams to carry revellers and hospitality workers home safely on the Altrincham tram line has been unanimously approved. Trafford council has followed the example of neighbouring Salford in its bid to get Metrolink services running beyond 11.55pm when the last tram is often choc-a-bloc with passengers.
The move has been welcomed across all parties on the Labour-controlled authority. It was put forward a full meeting of Trafford council by Timperley ward Liberal Democrat Coun Will Frass.
His motion said: “Trafford residents, either working in the hospitality sector or enjoying the night-time economy, face a curfew for the tram, expensive taxis, or a risky walk home in the dark. Tackling both violence and against women and girls and gender-based violence more widely are priorities for Greater Manchester Police across the region.”
