00:00 Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says a decision on expanding the Metrolink network around Greater Manchester is expected to be made this summer.
00:10 Plans are in place to expand the network to Stockport, as well as north to Middleton, Hayward, Bolton and the Atom Valley business site.
00:19 An extension to the Stockport line could see the tram link the town's £140m transport interchange to the East Didsbury line.
00:28 Councillors in the borough recently discussed the potential to branch out further around the borough, including to Marple and Hazel Grove.
00:36 Pleas have also been heard from Salford City Council, which hopes to see the Metrolink extend to Salford Community Stadium.
00:44 The home of rugby club Salford Red Devils and Sail Sharks is currently a 20-minute walk from the nearest tram stop at the Trafford Centre,
00:52 and the council is calling for an extension to the tram network so fans and visitors can travel directly to the stadium.
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