Travel update: Metrolink services resume but with severe delays

UPDATE 11.00: Metrolink services resumed but severe delays remain

A network-wide shutdown of Metrolink was implemented at 9.30 this morning to investigate a fault with the points at Cornbrook, which has been causing delays.

Controllers were on site, manually operating the points to allow trams to run during peak time, following damage to the points which occured overnight.

Transport for Greater Manchester said the shutdown was expected to last around 15 minutes but as of 10.45 the network remained closed. Severe delays are expected to continue once the network reopens.

Metrolink tickets for the Eccles line, which is most affected, are being accepted on local buses.

TfGM’s Metrolink director, Peter Cushing, said: “I would like to apologise to anyone whose journey has been inconvenienced as a result of this morning’s disruption.

“We are doing everything we can to keep the system running, including manually operating points to get trams through the Cornbrook junction.”

He added: “We’ll be doing everything we can do keep passengers updated through on-stop and on-tram announcements, display boards, social media channels and our website.”