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More major Manchester city centre tram stops to be out of action for ‘essential’ maintenance work
Track replacements will take place over 21 days.
Emily Sergeant -
21st August 2024 
Another two major city centre tram stops are to be out of action for nearly two weeks while maintenance work is carried out.
As part of an ongoing programme of works intended to “maintain and improve” the Metrolink system, and ensure tram journeys in Greater Manchester remain “safe, reliable, and accessible”, Transport for Greater Manchester‘s (TfGM) has confirmed that further essential work to improve city centre tram journeys will get under way next week.
Trams will stop running between Piccadilly Gardens and St Peter’s Square, so that tracks can be replaced.
The track replacement work is scheduled to be carried out for a total of 21 days – starting next Tuesday (27 August) up until Tuesday 17 September.
During these engineering works, TfGM has confirmed that trams will continue to operate as usual between Piccadilly and Victoria via Piccadilly Gardens, however they will not travel between Piccadilly Gardens and St Peter’s Square – with some services expected to operate via Exchange Square instead.
A replacement bus service will operate between Piccadilly and Deansgate Castlefield as an alternative, as well as signed walking routes for those making their way on foot.
Mosley Street will be closed between New York Street and Piccadilly Gardens, with buses that normally use this route being diverted via Portland Street, and essential vehicle access will be maintained to shops, businesses, and retailers as required.
“It’s vitally important we’re always working to keep our passengers safe and Greater Manchester moving,” explained Pete Sommers, who is the Network Director for the Metrolink at TfGM.
“Earlier phases of our summer works have been successfully completed, and at Piccadilly Gardens, we will be doing everything we can to keep disruption to a minimum, with staff at key stops to help you, replacement bus services, and signed diversions for pedestrians.
“While this work is ongoing, I would encourage customers to plan ahead by checking our app, website, and social media channels for the latest travel information.”
TfGM is also recommending that passengers leave “plenty of time for their journeys”.
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Find out more about the planned tram improvement works on the TfGM website here.
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