All double trams have been temporarily removed from the Metrolink line out to the Airport after a spate of antisocial behaviour which were mainly targeting the rear cab of double trams from the platforms. Greater Manchester Police\u2019s Transport Unit and now working with the KeolisAmey Metrolink and the TfGM to identify those involved while also increasing patrols.<\/p>\n
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19 incidents were reported during the week of Monday 28 December at various different locations on the Airport line, mainly on weekday outbound services between 1500 and 2100. They mainly targeted the rear cab of double units from the platforms hence the reason for withdrawing double trams from the line (they have instead been redeployed elsewhere).<\/p>\n
Danny Vaughan, TfGM Head of Metrolink, said: \u201cWith coronavirus cases rising at\u00a0such a\u00a0rate its vital\u00a0to reiterate\u00a0that, in order to protect the NHS and save lives, you must not leave your home except for legally\u00a0permitted reasons. Given the severity of the current situation, it\u2019s very frustrating to see a small group of youths congregating, causing antisocial behaviour and totally disregarding the lockdown rules.\u00a0Those involved are aged about 12 to 15\u00a0and\u00a0I would ask parents\u00a0or guardians to make sure they know where their children are and what they may be up to.\u00a0For those that do need to travel, I’d like to reassure them that\u00a0Metrolink remains a safe way to\u00a0do so\u00a0and\u00a0this type of\u00a0behaviour will not be tolerated,\u00a0which is why we have taken immediate action\u00a0to prevent further incidents and identify those responsible.\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019d also like to reassure them that current passenger levels mean the removal of doubles should not impact services or the ability to social distance, although we will continue to monitor services\u00a0closely and make changes where necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
All double trams have been temporarily removed from the Metrolink line out to the Airport after a spate of antisocial behaviour which were mainly targeting the rear cab of double trams from the platforms. Greater Manchester Police\u2019s Transport Unit and … Continue reading