Major disruption to Metrolink services after overhead line damage

Major disruption is being experienced on the Metrolink network after severe overhead line damage at Manchester Victoria station.

The Bury line is currently completely suspended and is expected to until the end of service today (Sunday). 

Repairs are being undertaken throughout tonight and into tomorrow morning. 

The Rochdale via Oldham line is also part suspended, with services unable to run through the city centre, and will terminate at Monsall. 

All lines are experiencing delays, Ashton most severely with others suffering minor delays. 

TfGM’s Interim Chief Operating Officer, Alex Cropper, said:

“We apologise for the disruption to Metrolink services this evening and in particular, to those passengers attending Parklife and Soccer Aid who are affected. We are working hard to resolve the issues as quickly as possible and to minimise disruption to passengers.  

"Additional staff will be on hand to support passengers across the network. Passengers are advised to check TfGM’s website for the latest travel updates for Sunday evening and Monday morning."

Tickets are being accepted on local bus services.

• Tickets and passes can be used on the 17, 18, 41, 52, 53, 56, 66, 90, 95, 97, 98, 112, 117, 118, 119, 135, 156, 163, 524 bus services for the Bury 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 for the Rochdale line.
• Tickets and passes can be used on the 7, 76, 76a 171, 172, 216, 219, 230, 231 bus services for the Ashton line.

Those leaving Parklife will be affected due to no service, the shuttle buses will continue to operate from the festival to Manchester city centre as required into the evening, with extra staff on hand to assist passengers. Services are expected to be busier than expected. 

Further information can be found here for those travelling to and from Parklife, including an alternative walking route between the festival and the city centre.

Soccer Aid is also taking place at Old Trafford this evening. 

Trams on the Altrincham line are operating between Altrincham and Piccadilly. Passengers travelling from Old Trafford can connect at Cornbrook to other Metrolink lines, if needed.

In addition to several local buses that pass near to the stadium (250, 255, 256, 263 and x50), shuttle buses to and from the match are also in operation between Old Trafford and the Bridgewater Hall on Lower Mosley Street.

Further information for those travelling to and from Soccer Aid, can be found here.