{"id":24848,"date":"2024-04-04T10:37:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T00:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=24848"},"modified":"2024-04-04T10:37:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T00:37:40","slug":"temporary-metrolink-service-changes-to-be-introduced-during-track-repairs-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=24848","title":{"rendered":"Temporary Metrolink service changes to be introduced during track repairs this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Temporary service changes will be introduced on Metrolink<\/a> this weekend following the discovery of a cracked rail in Manchester city centre.<\/p>\n

A 10-metre section of rail on Portland Street will be replaced between 5pm on Saturday 6th April and 5am on Sunday 7th April.<\/p>\n

The work has been scheduled for this time to minimise disruption to major events such as the Manchester United vs Liverpool match on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Normal services will run on Saturday until 5pm when a new timetable for the affected lines will run as follows:<\/p>\n

Ashton to Piccadilly<\/p>\n

Eccles via MediaCityUK to Cornbrook<\/p>\n

Altrincham to Bury<\/p>\n

Replacement buses will be provided for passengers travelling between Victoria to Piccadilly, and Piccadilly to Cornbrook. All other services will operate as normal.<\/p>\n

Once the work has completed, all services will operate to regular Sunday timetables from the start of service at 6am.<\/p>\n

Danny Vaughan, Transport for Greater Manchester\u2019s Head of Metrolink, said: \u201cSince identifying the rail defect we have moved quickly to put in place plans to replace it as soon as possible, and we expect normal service to resume on Sunday.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, there will be temporary service changes on specific lines on Saturday afternoon and into the evening, and I would encourage anyone planning to travel on Metrolink during this time to plan ahead and check our social media channels and website for the latest information and advice.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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