Greater Manchester tram lines to close for two weeks
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 12:31 · Archive
Three Metrolink lines in Greater Manchester will close for two weeks from Monday for engineering work. The Altrincham, Trafford Centre and Eccles lines will not operate until 2 November. Services to Manchester Airport and East Didsbury will terminate at Firswood, while the Rochdale line will stop at Exchange Square. Tram replacement bus services will run during the closure.
The work affects one of Europe's busiest tram stretches at Deansgate-Castlefield, Cornbrook and Trafford Bar, where trams pass through every 30 seconds for 20 hours a day. Around 4km of track will be replaced as part of a wider £150m upgrade project. The work is aimed at lifting further speed restrictions and making journeys quicker and more reliable.
Football fans travelling to Manchester United's match against Bournemouth on 25 October and Manchester City's Champions League game against AEK Athens on Tuesday have been warned to check the Transport for Greater Manchester website for alternative travel arrangements. Minor route changes through the city centre will remain in place until 4 November. A further weekend closure at Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield is planned for 14 and 15 November for follow-up work.
How it is being reported
- Three Metrolink lines will close for two weeks from tomorrowPassengers are being warned of disruptionManchester Evening News · 18 Oct, 11:50
- Tram lines to close for two weeks for engineering workPassengers are warned no trams will run on three Metrolink lines for two weeks from Monday.BBC Manchester · 18 Oct, 07:02
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