Metrolink SPAD incident at Timperley

Manchester Metrolink services were temporarily suspended between Timperley and Altrincham after a tram passed a signal at danger. The incident happened at approximately 0800 on Monday 9th April and was brought into the public eye after photos were posted on social media of a tram apparently heading towards another in the opposite direction. The tram was travelling from Timperley to Altrincham when the incident occurred with the tram bought to a halt and services suspended whilst an investigation took place.