The first test tram has traversed the Trafford Park line track, capping a landmark week for the £350m Metrolink extension project.

Metrolink customers will have reason for a little extra Christmas cheer, with additional and later running trams set to operate throughout the festive period.

Two key landmarks have been reached marking a significant step towards completion of the Trafford Park line project.

Yesterday, work began to repair Heaton Park’s historic tramway after it was targeted by thieves last week. The repairs are a collaboration between Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM) and specialist transport engineering firm, Pod-Trak.

With tens of thousands of people set to march across the city centre this Sunday commuters are being urged to plan their journeys in advance.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) have come together to help the Heaton Park Tramway after it was targeted by thieves.