Metrolink services to be affected by essential engineering works

Tram at Rochdale station

Metrolink services in Rochdale will be affected by essential engineering works taking place in early November.

Track repair work is taking place on the Rochdale line over the weekend of Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November. During this time, there will be no tram service between the Freehold stop in Oldham and Rochdale Town Centre.

Replacement bus services will be laid on at all affected stops to ensure people are still able to make their journeys as usual on these dates.

Danny Vaughan, head of Metrolink said: “We are very sorry for any inconvenience these essential works may cause people to people travelling on these dates.

“However, it’s important we maintain and improve the network so it continues to provide a reliable and safe service to all our customers.

“The work has been scheduled to minimise disruption during the week, when more use the network and we will be doing everything we can to keep the disruption to a minimum.

“We have a comprehensive replacement bus service across all affected dates, so people can still get to and from their intended destinations and I’d encourage passengers to monitor our website and social media channels for the latest information and advice.”

There is a comprehensive programme of renewals and enhancements to maintain and improve the UK's largest tram network, but no further works are planned as Metrolink heads into the festive season and one of the busiest times of the year.

For full details of Metrolink and bus replacement services visit tfgm.com/tram-improvement-works