Deal secured to keep Metrolink trams on the tracks

A new three-year deal between Metrolink and its operating company has been announced by transport chiefs.

The Metrolink tram network in Greater Manchester is run on Transport for Greater Manchester's behalf by private company KeolisAmey Metrolink Ltd.

TfGM has now confirmed an extension to the Metrolink operations and maintenance contract, which will see the company continue to operate and maintain trams here from July until July 2027.

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Making the announcement, bosses said the new contract has an 'increased emphasis' on operational performance together with more planned network improvements, while also committing more frontline staff to tackle fare evasion and antisocial behaviour.

KAM has been the operator and maintainer of Metrolink since July, 2017. The extended contract will also be overseen by Damien Chabas, who was appointed by KAM as its new managing director in August.

Danny Vaughan, TfGM's Head of Metrolink, said: "Since coming on board with us KeolisAmey Metrolink have become an invaluable partner to TfGM.

"Together we have shown that we are committed to enhancing the Metrolink service for the benefit of our customers, whether that’s investing in the network or delivering excellent levels of reliability and punctuality.

"There is still a lot of exciting work for us to do to deliver the best possible experience for our customers, and I am delighted that KAM will continue to be a part of this journey for the foreseeable future.”

Alistair Gordon, CEO Keolis UK, Middle East and India, said: "We are delighted to have agreed the extension contract to operate and maintain Metrolink services for another three years. The team at