A number of services have changed their routes
09:44, 31 Aug 2025Updated 09:45, 31 Aug 2025
Passengers are facing disruption on the Metrolink in Manchester city centre(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Passengers are facing a day of disruption on tram services in Manchester city centre.
Engineering works are taking place today (August 31) on the line at Mosley Street, between St Peter’s Square and Piccadilly Gardens.
It means no services can run between those stops, or between St Peter’s Square and Market Street.
All Metrolink stops are remaining open, but some services are being diverted.
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Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) says some passengers may have to change trams during their usual journeys.
A TfGM spokesperson said: “On Sunday, August 31, track repair works will take place on Mosley Street in Manchester city centre.
“During this time, no trams will operate between St Peter’s Square and Market Street/Piccadilly Gardens.
“All stops will remain open during these works, however some customers may have to change trams or take a short walk to reach their usual stop.
“Ashton-under-Lyne services will operate to Bury, calling at Piccadilly, Piccadilly Gardens, Market Street and Shudehill en-route.
“Other cross-city services will divert via Exchange Square. Tram services will resume their normal service pattern from Monday, September 1.”
TfGM says passengers can reach Piccadilly, Piccadilly Gardens, Market Street and Shudehill stops by changing onto Ashton-bound services at Victoria.
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Some services will be terminating at Cornbrook or Deansgate-Castlefield, where passengers can board another service for Victoria, while Altrincham line trams will terminate at Crumpsall rather than Bury.
No replacement bus services are running today, with passengers advised to use the free buses in Manchester city centre if needed.
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