Some buses back on the roads

Date published: 05 January 2010


Some Rochdale bus services are now operational after all buses were suspended this morning due to the severe weather.

Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive is still advising all passengers not to travel except for the most essential journeys.

The following buses are now operational, although some are limited from their normal service:

6 - Oldham - Kirkholt circular

7 - Oldham - Kirkholt circular

17 - Manchester - Rochdale

434 - omitting Kirkholt

440 - omitting Syke Estate. Terminating at Syke Chapel.

444 - Rochdale to Norden, Mill Bridge

446 - to Wallbank (same as 466 route)

461 - operating via main roads only

464 - Rochdale to Rising Bridge

475 - operating via main roads only

476 - service split in two: Ramsbottom to Bury via Longsight Road (not serving Greenmount or Woodhill) & Bury to Norden, Mill Bridge via main roads (excluding Fairfield Hospital grounds)

All other services remain suspended due to severe weather conditions.

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