Accessible public transport

Metrolink is a modern system with a range of accessibility features. All Metrolink trams and tram stops are accessible for wheelchair users. Mobility scooter users must have a mobility scooter permit to take their scooter on a tram.

Find out more information about wheelchair and mobility scooter access on Metrolink trams

Find out when the quietest time to travel is on the network

Every tram stop has

• a ramp, lift, or escalator
• step-free access for wheelchair users and people with pushchairs
• CCTV and emergency call-points
• platforms with tactile edges for visually impaired passengers.

Every tram has

• an area for people who use wheelchairs
• space for pushchairs
• seats marked for people who have trouble standing
• emergency call points.

Get more information about travelling with a pushchair or a bike on a Metrolink tram