{"id":64672,"date":"2026-09-20T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T07:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=64672"},"modified":"2026-09-19T20:03:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T19:03:42","slug":"metrolink-passengers-reminded-to-get-ready-for-major-works-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=64672","title":{"rendered":"Metrolink passengers reminded to get ready for major works in October"},"content":{"rendered":"

The next major phase of engineering works on Manchester Metrolink \u2013 and the last for 2026 \u2013 are set to get underway from 19th<\/sup> October as contractors return to the Trafford Bar to Deansgate-Castlefield section to complete rail replacement works. Ahead of the work TfGM are urging passengers to get ready and plan in advance before attempting to travel.<\/p>\n

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Starting on Monday 19th<\/sup> October and continuing through until Sunday 1st<\/sup> November, the work will see around 4km of track replaced between Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield. This builds on the work undertaken over the summer at Cornbrook to replace drainage, foundations and track in the tunnels.<\/p>\n

During the works no trams will operate on the Altrincham, Eccles and Trafford Park line whilst those from East Didsbury and Manchester Airport will terminate at Firswood.<\/p>\n

Following feedback from the closure on this section earlier this year, there will also be some changes to try and make journeys easier for passengers during the closure. This will include more direct replacement bus services operation between key stops instead of calling at all stops and extra buses being used on certain Bee Network bus routes.<\/p>\n

Ian Davies, TfGM\u2019s Network Director, said: \u201cWe’re carrying out this work to make sure Metrolink remains safe, reliable and fit for the future, but we recognise that they’ll cause disruption for many people. We\u2019re sorry about that and are doing everything we can to ensure you can still get where you need to go.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the things we’ve done since the summer closure is listen carefully to the feedback people gave us. Customers told us they wanted clearer information, faster replacement journeys and more travel options, and we’ve used that feedback to shape our plans for this autumn.<\/p>\n

“There is never a perfect time to undertake major engineering work on one of the busiest light rail corridors in Europe, but these improvements are essential if we are to continue delivering the reliable public transport network that Greater Manchester needs.”<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t the only engineering work due to take place in the coming weeks and months either. Between 21st<\/sup> and 26th<\/sup> September there will be no trams via Market Street and Shudehill, from 27th<\/sup> September to 2nd<\/sup> October there will no service from St Peter\u2019s Square\/Market Street and Piccadilly and then on 14th<\/sup> and 15th<\/sup> November there is no service on the Altrincham, Eccles and Trafford Park line again.<\/p>\n

Revised services running over the next few months:<\/p>\n

Monday 21st<\/sup> to Saturday 26th<\/sup> September<\/strong><\/p>\n