This is the very expensive platform ticket that I bought

in order to get on to the platforms at Manchester Victoria station! Luckily, I was able to then use my Metrolink zones one and two travel card to return to the city from Eccles. Given the heightened security measure in place following on from the stabbings in the Arndale centre earlier in the morning, there was absolutely no way I was going to be permitted access through the gate line so I did not even bother to ask!