Major disruption on trams across Greater Manchester
There's been damage to the overhead line equipment at Deansgate Castlefield
Tram services are significantly disrupted due to damage to the overhead line equipment at Deansgate Castlefield.
Services on the Airport, Didsbury, Eccles, Altrincham and Trafford Park lines are terminating outside the city centre and ticket acceptance is now in place for customers on several Bee Network bus services.
Staff are out on the network to help passengers get to their destinations safely.
Engineering teams are on site but repairs are being hampered by challenging weather conditions, and consequently disruption will continue for the rest of the day.
Ian Davies, TfGM’s Interim Director for Metrolink, said: “We are doing everything we can to resolve this situation at Deansgate Castlefield but the conditions are making this very difficult and there is likely to be disruption for the rest of the day.
“I would encourage those travelling by tram today to check the information on our website, app and social media channels before setting off.”