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TfGM Metrolink: Expansion of the Network

Excalon is proud of it’s continuing involvement as a key contractor working with TfGM to expand the Metrolink tram network throughout Greater Manchester and improve transport in the region, which is integral to the Government’s plans for Manchester and the proposed Northern Powerhouse.

Since 2008, Excalon has worked closely with TfGM, MPT, Manchester City Council, ENWL and other utility companies in diverting and relocating existing utilities equipment to provide a swept path for new lines and stops, as follows:

• New branch lines to Ashton-Under-Lyne, Rochdale, Oldham, East Didsbury and Manchester Airport
• Second City Crossing (2CC) through Greater Manchester
• Multi-utility works for the Second City Crossing

New branch lines to Ashton-Under-Lyne, Rochdale, Oldham, East Didsbury and Manchester Airport

Between 2008 and 2014, Excalon diverted and relocated all the EHV, HV, LV and service electricity cables, substations and associated equipment necessary for the construction of the new branch lines.

The works, which included major installations of 132kV circuits to reinforce the electricity network, presented many challenges and obstacles, including crossing over major highways and junctions and crossing under motorways and rivers and were all undertaken successfully, ahead of schedule and within critical outage periods.