RJR Drone Videography

Watch Manchester Metrolink trams like you’ve never seen them before — flying at speed through open countryside between Rochdale and Shaw, far removed from the familiar city-centre streets of Greater Manchester.

Filmed in 4K using a DJI Mini 4 Pro drone and edited in DaVinci Resolve Studio, this cinematic aerial video captures multiple Metrolink trams accelerating across rolling fields, quiet valleys, and wide-open landscapes. The contrast between modern light rail and rural scenery offers a rare and striking perspective on the Metrolink network.

Set to the iconic Manchester anthem “How Soon Is Now?” by The Smiths, the footage blends Greater Manchester transport history with the region’s legendary musical heritage — a visual tribute to both movement and culture.