Engineering work closing part of Metrolink tram line

Travellers who use the Metrolink will face some disruption as engineering works imply components of one of many tram traces will probably be closed.

Substitute bus companies will probably be working on the stretches of the route the place there will probably be no trams operating.

Right here’s what passengers must know and what recommendation on getting round transport bosses have given.

TfGM stated there will probably be no trams in operation between Bury and Whitefield from Saturday 13 August till Tuesday 16 August.

Then, between Wednesday 17 August and the tip of the timetable on Friday 19 August, there will probably be no trams operating between Bury and Queens Highway.

A substitute bus service will probably be placed on to cowl the affected stops through the closures, TfGM stated.

The transport physique has arrange a devoted net web page here for anybody requiring additional journey info. Metrolink workers may even be round at key places alongside the road at busier instances to assist folks make their journeys, transport chiefs stated.

TfGM has additionally apologised for the inconvenience to passengers that the closure will trigger.

TfGM stated the engineering work is a part of a upkeep venture which entails round 4,400 metres of worn tram tracks being changed between the Bury and Radcliffe tram stops.

Components of the overhead line tensioning system are additionally being renewed.

Victoria Mercer, Metrolink service supply supervisor at TfGM, stated: “We’re very sorry for the inconvenience this closure of the Bury line will trigger however will probably be doing every thing we are able to to minimise disruption together with operating a like-for-like substitute bus service.

“The works will be sure that the Bury line continues to function a secure and dependable service for years to return and we are going to take the chance throughout this service disruption to undertake extra works that may help future plans to function extra trams on the Bury line.

“I’d encourage prospects utilizing the community to plan forward and permit additional time when making their journey.”