The route was earmarked for redevelopment with a light rail system during the 1980s .
The route was was confirmed and funded as part of Metrolink 's Phase 3b of expansion in 2006 .
The route was earmarked for redevelopment with a light rail system during the 1980s , and was confirmed and funded as part of Metrolink 's Phase 3b of expansion in 2006 .