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Date: 24th October 1989
Service: ORACLE
Region: N/A
Original Broadcast Channel: TVS
Current Page: 107
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P107 ORACLE 107 Tue24 Oct ITV 1945:58 'SUPERTRAM' SYSTEM GETS GREEN LIGHT A unique "supertram" system which is expected to lower travel times and create up to 2,000 jobs, has been given the green light. The Government approved a grant to pay half the estimated £110m cost of the Metrolink light rapid transit system for Manchester. Local leaders believe Transport Minister Michael Portillo's announcement will boost the city's bid to host the 1996 Olympic Games. Preparatory work has already begun and the trams could be running by late 1991CHEAPER HOME AND MOTOR INSURANCE FROM DIRECT LINE INSURANCE...187Next Story Newsfile Sport TV Guide