All tram services were stopped on part of a Metrolink line following an emergency incident. Bee Network bosses announced no service between Altrincham and Old Trafford following a medical emergency.
It follows an incident at the Brooklands tram stop, in Sale. Passengers were advised to travel on bus services rather than use the tram in the affected area.
A Bee Network spokesperson wrote on X: "Due to a medical emergency on the Altrincham line, there is no service between Old Trafford - Altrincham. Ticket acceptance is in place on the following local bus services: 18, 19, 245, 263, 281, 285, 286.
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"We're sorry for any inconvenience." A further update on the Bee Network website says services have since resumed, but with delays 'until further notice'.
Further details are yet to be confirmed. Transport for Greater Manchester and North West Ambulance Service have been approached for further details.
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Minor delays
Passengers are facing minor delays 'until further notice', TfGM says.
"Due to an earlier medical emergency on a tram at Brooklands, some passengers will experience a delay in boarding," an update on the Bee Network website adds.
The emergency was first reported at 10.58am.
Line reopens
The Metrolink line has now repoened.
UPDATE: Service has now resumed between Old Trafford and Altrincham.
— Bee Network (@BeeNetwork) November 6, 2024
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NWAS and TfGM have been approached for further details.
Medical emergency
Bee Network bosses have apologised for any inconvenience.
Due to a medical emergency on the Altrincham line, there is no service between Old Trafford - Altrincham.
— Bee Network (@BeeNetwork) November 6, 2024
Ticket acceptance is in place on the following local bus services: 18, 19, 245, 263, 281, 285, 286
We're sorry for any inconvenience. More info: https://t.co/6axW5hLGiK pic.twitter.com/5PjfHsoTxI
Services stopped
All trams have been stopped on part of a busy Metrolink line this morning.
There are no services running between Altrincham and Old Trafford.
It follows a medical emergency at the Brooklands station, in Sale.
Further details are yet to be confirmed.
Transport for Greater Manchester says services are cancelled until further notice.
Passengers are advised to travel by bus instead.
Updates will be posted in this blog as soon as they are available.
