The loop through Wythenshawe will continue largely on reserved track apart from a section of street tramway on Hollyhedge Road east of the M56. There will be stops at Woodhouse Park, Shadowmoss, Robinswood Road, Wythenshawe Centre, Crossacres, Benchill, Haveley and Baguley Hall before rejoining the line to Manchester at Roundthorn. This extension will be included in phase three provided that funding comes entirely from the private sector. An option to extend the Salford Quays line to the Lowry will also be included in the tender documentation. The route as far as East Didsbury was part of the original six line scheme.
Bids are to be invited for the whole line.
There will be a grade-separated junction with the Altrincham line near the Trafford Bar stop. It will then use the former railway track bed through Chorlton to East Didsbury. Princess Road stop will be close to bus routes and residential properties east of Princess Road. The houses off Arrowfield Road would be a short walk away. Withington Hospital stop will be near Burton Road and serve the shops on this road as well as the hospital site.