Centre News | 28 October 2025

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH TFGM announced

Barton Dock Road Metrolink stop has been officially renamed to Trafford Palazzo

Trafford Palazzo has announced a new partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), marking a significant milestone in the continued evolution of Trafford Palazzo within TraffordCity - the UK’s foremost retail, leisure and commercial destination.

As part of the collaboration, the Barton Dock Road Metrolink stop on the Trafford Park line, which serves 2.4 million passengers annually, will be officially renamed to “Trafford Palazzo”, creating a direct and clear connection between Greater Manchester’s transport network and the experiential destination.

Trafford Palazzo wrapped Metrolink trams

The rebranding will be supported by the introduction of two bespoke Trafford Palazzo wrapped Metrolink trams, bringing the destination’s distinctive identity to life across the city region.

Thanks to the Bee Network, customers visiting Trafford Palazzo can get affordable Metrolink tickets and passes on a frequent, fast and later running service, operating a 12-minute frequency from Deansgate-Castlefield.

Mark Whittaker, Managing Director of Peel Retail & Leisure said:

“Trafford Palazzo’s partnership with TfGM is a powerful statement of intent. The partnership is focussed on placemaking and renaming the Metrolink stop to Trafford Palazzo strengthens our identity as a gateway destination within TraffordCity, whilst also reinforcing our commitment to creating a connected, accessible and memorable place for all who visit or work here.”

The new initiative with Transport for Greater Manchester forms part of Trafford Palazzo’s wider placemaking strategy, designed to enhance connectivity, visibility and awareness of the destination and aims to make active travel even easier for visitors, workers, and tourists wanting to experience everything Trafford Palazzo has to offer.

Fran Wilkinson, Director of Customer and Growth at Transport for Greater Manchester said:

"The renaming of the tram stop reflects its location next to Trafford Palazzo, making it clearer for those travelling to this popular destination for shopping, family days out or visiting top attractions like SeaLife.

“More people are choosing to leave the car at home and travel by tram, and I’d encourage passengers to take full advantage of the Bee Network. Services are running later and more often, and we have a range of value fares for people and families, so by choosing the Bee Network you could save money and time.”

The renaming of the Metrolink stop and Trafford Palazzo branded trams are set to launch from Tuesday 28 October.

Pictured: Trafford Palazzo and TFGM team by the new stop.

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