I have recently spent some time in Manchester, attending meetings for the majoriry of the time there.

Ignoring the bus network, which is standard city centre stuff (the only things that jumped out were vehicles taking part in what looked like a Sapphire upgrade and Go Goodwins Excel in an all over wrap.

I did manage to blag some time on the tram network. Points of interest was having a look at the Victoria conversion/upgrade and also the old East Lancs Railway up to Bury from Victoria.
I have done the preserved section many moons ago (about 20 years ago), so it was nice to see the other section.

Just like the metro, a lot of the non-city stuff uses reclaimed lines. The Bury line being 3rd line supplied originally.
Unlike the metro, TfGM have sourced new stock (I think this is the 2nd or 3rd lot).
However, Bury Interchange hasn't had the money spent on it compared to the Nexus interchanges at the likes of Gateshead.
I was surprised to see it looking just as it did the last time I was there.

Whilst in Bury, I had a look at the fleet of Rosso - part of Rossendale Council. They hsd some decent looking, but standard vehicles.
I noted first operated bendy Merc's into Manchester from Bury too.