City centre tram services paused for track repairs

Tram services are going to be suspended in a city centre while key work to replace tracks takes place.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said no trams will operate between Market Street and Shudehill tram stop in Manchester while essential track replacement work is carried out from 24 July - 19 August.

It said passengers travelling between Piccadilly and Victoria stations can use a replacement bus service or change trams at St Peter’s Square.  

A signed walking route will be put in place between Market Street and Shudehill tram stops.

Pete Sommers, TfGM's Metrolink Director, said: "I would encourage customers to plan ahead - check our website for the latest travel information before setting off - and leave plenty of time for their journeys.

He added: "During these essential works, we will be doing everything we can to keep disruption to a minimum with replacement bus services and signed diversions for vehicles and pedestrians."

Shudehill will also be closed to traffic where the Metrolink tracks cross the road between 24 July - 5 August.

Access to Manchester Arndale multi-storey car park will be maintained at all times during the works and businesses will be open as usual, TfGM said.

It added nearly £150m would be spent on maintenance, renewal and improvement work until 2027.

The operator also said other works will take place at Victoria station on three consecutive Sundays on 28 July, 4 and 11 August.

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