As the Back on Track campaign gathers pace, we will keep you up to date with the latest developments in Manchester's Metrolink saga. And don't forget to Have Your Say.
20 July: The Government scraps plans to expand Manchester's tram network to Oldham and Rochdale, Ashton and South Manchester. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling said it was too expensive - then approves £340m to improve transport to aid London's 2012 Olympics bid.
20 July: There is a furious reaction in Manchester. Manchester City Council calls it an "appalling decision" and a "major blow.". A joint statement says the decision "fundamentally fails to recognise the inherent success of Metrolink to date."
22 July: Politicians and transport bosses pledge to lobby the government. Communities voice their anger after the demolition of homes, schools and offices to make way for the now axed work. The Back on Track campaign is launched in the local press.
12 August: Metrolink supporters say they'll put political pressure on local MPs to try to force a change of heart.
13 August: Members of the public angry at the government's axing of the Metrolink extension are invited to sign a book of support at Manchester Town Hall. Thousands sign the Back on Track petition.
02 September: The first of a series of Metrolink rallies takes place in in Tameside.
06 September: A 'Back on Track' tram starts running to promote the campaign.
09 September: 21 Greater Manchester MPs meet Alistair Darling stating that Millions have already been spent including the building of a tram station at the Airport.
10 September: People in Oldham and Rochdale stage a rally to protest about the axing of the Metrolink extension.
15 September: A high powered working party is to try to salvage expansion plans for Greater Manchester's Metrolink. It follows a meeting in the Commons between Tony Blair and 21 Greater Manchester MPs.
16 September: A 'noise protest' is organised in Albert Square. Protesters sound whistles and horns for a minute-long protest at 1300 BST
