Metrolink has reported that May 2024 was the tram network's busiest-ever month.
The high passenger numbers were in part thanks to a number of special events during the month, namely the Great Manchester Run, Manchester City's Premier League title-winning parade and Co-Op Live concerts from famous musicians.
Prior to this May, which saw 4.1 million journeys made, Metrolink's record passenger numbers had been in November 2019, when 4 million journeys took place.
The Metrolink has a total of 99 stops throughout the Greater Manchester area, and covers 64 miles, making it the longest light-rail network in the country.
As well as serving the central area of the city, the network extends to Manchester Airport, Rochdale, Bury, Eccles and Ashton-under-Lyne.
Services operate as frequently as every 6 minutes on the busiest lines.
The Manchester Metrolink first opened in 1992, meaning that it has now been running for 32 years.
Metrolink plays a vital role in delivering a safe, reliable, and accessible public transport services for the around 900,000 people who choose to travel with us every week.
We are delighted with the record-breaking patronage in May, with the continued dedication and pride of our brilliant employees, KeolisAmey Metrolink will continue to build on our commitment to providing a highly-performing network in partnership with TfGM that adds value to the communities of Greater Manchester.
Damien Chabas, Managing Director of KeolisAmey Metrolink
This is a historic achievement for Metrolink and is the result of a huge team effort between TfGM and the operator KeolisAmey Metrolink over the last few years.
It shows just how important Metrolink is for Greater Manchester, as well as demonstrating Metrolink's integral role as part of the Bee Network. It is also a testament to the staff on the frontlines and behind the scenes who keep the network running reliably.
This growth in passenger numbers, together with our renewed focus on tackling fare evasion is helping to get Metrolink back on track following the decline in passengers during the pandemic.
This is just one of many milestones that Metrolink has hit since 6th April 1992, and with work under way to improve the network and make it quicker, smoother and more reliable for passengers, I am confident that Metrolink will continue to go from strength to strength.
Danny Vaughan, TfGM's Chief Network Officer
Yes dont we know it trying to get to work n back in a can of sardines more double trams are needed at school times it a joke how many people are squished in