[Deathbyteacup]

.................huh?

1) The MSJ&A / BR features needed replacing because they where old, unsafe, and not fit for purpous. Nobody used Metrolink for railway nostalga, probably not even enthusiasts, they use it to get from A to B. It's now much more suited to that role.

2) The line to Altrincham has been modernised and spurs added for all the authorised extentions well into the future, so expandability is very much there.

3) The new trams are now entering services to aleviate the conjestion problems.

4) There is NO reason EVER for four track running on a tram system. It's neither nesssasary or required. What they've done = money saved best spent elsewere.

5) Again, tram stops don't need four platforms, the current modern platforms are more than suited and easier for passengers.

6) The new trams are dimensionally identical to the T68s, they have less seats but MUCH MUCH more standing room - the idea is that it's better to have more places to stand if you're likely to end up standing anyway. The new trams are popular in this respect.

You really have a funny idea about how the tram system should be. It isn't a railway, and it especially isn't a preserved railway - the upgrades and enhancements are all pretty awesome and well taken by the people of Manchester so far in my view.