There may have been a significant delay in the work being completed but Manchester Metrolink is now operating through Victoria on a new alignment, although single line working remains in place. Services are now running in both directions on what will be the new inbound track (previously the old outbound track was in use) and this has involved a new trailing crossover being installed at the Millgate end of the line. At the Balloon Street end the inbound line has been temporaily slewed over onto the outbound side just before the pointwork. Photos below are provided by Ken Walker.
The new trailing crossover at the Millgate end of the line is seen here with the old crossover visible in the background.
The new alignment coming out of Victoria to Corporation Street.
This shows the slewing of the tracks at Balloon Street.
3053 makes it way through Victoria. (All Photos: Ken Walker)