The schedule change is due to 'essential rail replacement works'
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No trams to run through major city centre stop for entire weekend

29 Sep 2024, 16:36 by James Holt · Manchester Evening News

No trams will run through a major city centre stop for an entire weekend. Metrolink services will not stop at Cornbrook on the weekend of October 5 and 6 due to 'essential rail replacement works'.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said a change to operating patterns across the network would be put in place, with bus replacement services also scheduled for the weekend.

Travellers have been urged to check timetables and follow the Bee Network updates for the latest on the station closure, which is scheduled during the Neighbourhood festival.

Three bus replacement services during the station closure will operate from Firswood to Victoria, Old Trafford to Piccadilly, and Eccles to Piccadilly.

Ian Davies, TfGM’s Interim Network Director for Metrolink, said: “These works are a vitally important part of maintaining a safe and reliable network for all our customers.

“The work has been scheduled to minimise disruption to passengers and residents as much as possible – including keeping noise levels to a minimum.

“Replacement bus services will operate across the weekend, so people can still get to and from their intended destinations and I’d encourage passengers to plan journeys and leave plenty of time to reach events over the weekend. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for the latest information and advice.”

Further information is available here.

Tram service pattern

Saturday 5 October

Bury - Ashton

Altrincham - Old Trafford

Etihad Campus – Bury (peak-time only) / Victoria (after peak only)

Rochdale Town Centre to Deansgate-Castlefield (via Exchange Square)

East Didsbury to Firswood

Manchester Airport to Firswood

Trafford Centre to Wharfside

No trams will operate on the Eccles line.

Services will operate every 12 minutes.

Sunday 6 October