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Buses for Eccles line as Metrolink points failure causes chaos

A Metrolink points failure at Cornbrook is causing havoc for tram passengers across the network on Thursday afternoon. The operator says as of 2.30pm, shuttle buses are...

£350m Trafford Park Metrolink gets green light

Transport bosses have been given the go ahead to expand the Metrolink network through Trafford Park. The new line, worth some £350 million, will branch off from Pomona...

Metrolink ready for the big kick off

Metrolink is once again gearing up to help footy fans get to the game ahead of this weekend’s big Premier League kick off. Manchester City will kick-off their home...

Lanes re-open on South Langworthy Road after weeks of tram disruption

A lane closure on South Langworthy Road in Salford has been lifted as the next phase of work gets underway on the Eccles Metrolink line. Since 11 July roads have been...

Eccles still waiting but trams back up and running for MediaCityUK – changes to bus replacements

Commuters to Eccles will have to wait around another month before trams start arriving at their local Metrolink stop, but part of the line has now re-opened to Salford...

Changes to Metrolink services on Sunday 17 July

Metrolink customers are advised that Network Rail improvement works at Victoria Station will affect the Bury and Rochdale lines and some city centre stops on Sunday 17...

Watch: Horrific racist abuse from teenagers on tram caught on camera

Shocked passengers looked on as teenage boys hurled sickening racist abuse at a tram passenger this morning. It happened at rush-hour this morning on the Oldham to...

Eccles Metrolink offline from 26 June to end of August: All bus replacements here

Commuters are expecting weeks of disruption from the end of the month when the Eccles via MediaCityUK Metrolink line is closed. From 26 June no trams will run on the...

Travel advice for jobs fair at Emirates Old Trafford, Monday 6 June

Thousands of jobseekers are expected to travel to Emirates Old Trafford on Monday (6 June) for a Manchester Airport jobs fair. Parking is limited and local roads will be...

Points failure on Eccles Metrolink – and no replacement bus

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...