Metrolink disruption after overhead line damage at Victoria

Metrolink tram at Manchester Victoria

There is minor disruption to Metrolink services on Monday (12 June) due severe overhead line damage at Victoria on Sunday, which Metrolink technicians are working to resolve.

All Metrolink lines are operating, but there are expected to be a number of service changes in operation throughout the day.

The Bury and Rochdale lines are currently part-suspended, as well as some changes to other lines:

• Bury to Abraham Moss
• Rochdale to Monsall
• East Didsbury to Deansgate
• Trafford Centre to Cornbrook

Manchester Airport to Firswood (for onward services to Manchester please board an East Didsbury - Deansgate service).

The following line are not affected:

• Ashton to Eccles
• Altrincham to Piccadilly

For the Rochdale line, tickets and passes can be used on the 57, 59, 76, 76a, 81, 83, 114, 149, 181, 182, 409, 411, 415, 471 bus services.

Following the overhead line damage, contingency plans were put in place, including additional shuttle buses and extra staff on hand across the network, which kept disruption to a minimum for those attending.

A spokesperson for Transport for Greater Manchester said: “TfGM would like to apologise for any disruption that passengers may face on the Metrolink network today.

“Passengers are advised to check TfGM’s website for the latest information and travel updates, including ticket acceptance on local bus services.”

Additionally, anyone travelling to and from the city centre to watch the Manchester City parade today at 2pm is also advised to plan ahead and can find out more about their journey on TfGM’s dedicated website.