Works begin on Manchester Metrolink and Birmingham LRT extensions January 16, 2017 | Europe News The MPT consortium comprising UK-based VolkerRail, Laing O'Rourke and France-based Thales have broken ground on the GBP350-million Manchester Metrolink Trafford Park Line. The line will span 5.5 km fr... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password