Metrolink update: major tram service changes to the city centre all day
Repairs to an overhead line are currently taking place resulting in major changes to services around the city centre.
A revised service has been put in place for the rest of the day while work takes place to repair this line.
However, power has been restored to allow some trams to operate properly, services are not able to run to or through Deansgate-Castlefield.
This revised service has been put in place from 3pm and will remain until further notice:
- Altrincham – Cornbrook
- Eccles – Cornbrook
- Manchester Airport – Firswood
- East Didsbury – Firswood
- Rochdale Town Centre – Exchange Square
- Bury – Ashton-under-Lyne
- Trafford Centre – Wharfside
Transport for Greater Manchester has said: “Customers can use Metrolink tickets on Bee Network bus services and on some local train services whilst there is disruption.”
TfGM’s Network Director for Metrolink, Ian Davies, said: “We are sorry to anyone whose journey has or will be impacted because of today’s disruption. Power has now been restored, and the cause has been identified as damage to overhead lines near to Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink stop.
Adding: “Specialist engineers will be making repairs today and staff will remain out on the network to assist passengers with their journeys. We have had to make some changes to services while the repair work takes place, and I’d encourage people to continue to check the Bee Network app, website and social channels for the latest information and advice for the remainder of the day.”
Transport for Greater Manchester has advised people to follow their website for more updates on the delays: https://tfgm.com/city-centre-disruption