Trams are unable to run between Eccles and MediaCityUK this morning after a points failure at Broadway.
Metrolink confirmed the Eccles line was experiencing technical difficulties at around 8.05am this morning, Tuesday 24 May.
Passengers are now being told they can use their tram tickets on the 10 Arriva bus between Eccles and Manchester.
Trams are currently running between MediaCityUK and Piccadilly.
Update: As of 10am there are still no trams running between MediaCityUK and Eccles in either direction.
Read: Full list of routes cancelled as 700 bus drivers strike
The operator has apologised to passengers for the inconvenience.
But they say because of the First bus drivers strike – which will see over 90 per cent of the workforce at Oldham and Cheetham Hill depots walkout – there are no direct replacement buses available.
Normally if the Metrolink line fails commuters would use the 33 First bus between Worsley and Manchester Piccadilly.
This service has had to be cancelled today for the strike.
Unite members take to picket lines in Cheetham Hill this morning – Stuart Ryan
Workers coming from Manchester towards Eccles are having to get off trams at Broadway and walk the rest of their journey.
As of 8.20am the Metrolink website, which provides updates on services, was down under the weight of internet traffic.
1/3 Due to a points failure at Broadway, we are currently operating a reduced service. We are currently unable to operate a service between
— Manchester Metrolink (@MCRMetrolink) May 24, 2016
2/3 Eccles and MediaCityUk in either direction. Unfortunately due to the bus strike we are unable to offer alternative transport.
— Manchester Metrolink (@MCRMetrolink) May 24, 2016
3/3 We are sorry for any inconvenience caused this morning.
— Manchester Metrolink (@MCRMetrolink) May 24, 2016
