Services have been halted
17:07, 18 Jul 2025Updated 17:33, 18 Jul 2025
A tram is said to have been left ‘stuck'(Image: Submitted)
Commuters are facing rush hour disruption after overhead power lines ‘snapped’ causing trams to be halted on a busy Metrolink line.
An eyewitness said a stretch of cable ‘snapped’ near Weaste tram stop in Salford this afternoon.
It has left a tram ‘stuck’ in the road heading towards Media City, they said.
There are currently no trams running between MediaCityUK and Eccles and they are likely to remain suspended for the rest of the day, Metrolink say.
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Ian Davies, Interim Network Director for Metrolink, said: “Due to a tram pantograph getting tangled in the overhead line at Weaste, there is currently no tram service between MediaCityUk and Eccles.
“Engineers are on site and working to resolve the fault as soon as possible.
The damaged wires(Image: Submitted)
“Services between MediaCityUK and Eccles are likely to be suspended for the rest of the day.
“We’re sorry for any disruption this causes to people’s journeys.”
The Bee Network say on their website: “There is ticket acceptance in place on the 10, 33, 50, 52, 53, 67, 79, 100, 248 and 249 bus services.
“Simply show the driver your Metrolink ticket or pass when boarding.
“To continue your journey by bus, please visit our journey planner.
“Please select ‘options’ and check only the bus icon is highlighted.
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“This feature is also available on the Bee Network app where you can also find bus tracking information.”