Metrolink : facts and figures

Some Metrolink facts and figures:

Route length (miles)	24
Number of stops	37
First section opened	1992
Extended since opening of initial network	yes
Most recent section opened	2000
Further extensions planned	yes
Street running	yes
Tunnel sections	yes (short ex-railway tunnels)
Elevated sections	yes
Former railway alignments	yes
Replaced 'heavy rail' service	yes
Track gauge	standard
Electricity supply	750v DC: overhead catenary/trolley wire
Current collection	pantograph
Number of vehicles	32
Oldest vehicle	1992 (Phase One trams)
Newest vehicle	1999 (Phase Two trams)
Passengers (April 2006-March 2007)-millions	19.8
Passenger miles (April 2006-March 2007)-millions	129

Notes:
Standard gauge = 4′ 8½″ (1435mm)
Passenger figures source: Department for Transport, 2007.