And the Mayor has repeated his call for Greater Manchester to have an underground system, saying it was vital for the region's continued growth.
Mr Burnham's comments come after a major expansion of the Bee Network was announced this week.
There are plans to bring eight existing railway lines in the region under local control by 2028; expand the Metrolink and create a London-style transport system with fully contactless tap in and tap out payments.
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