This weekend (15th and 16th November) will see disruption to Manchester Metrolink services through Deansgate-Castlefield with work continuing on the major transformation works at this key stop of the network. All lines will be closed through Deansgate-Castlefield throughout the weekend to allow the overhead line to be installed over the loop line on the new inbound platform (the left hand side in direction of travel).<\/p>\n
As a result of the closure services from Eccles, MediaCityUK, Altrincham, East Didsbury and Manchester Airport will be terminated at Cornbrook with a replacement bus service put into place between Trafford Bar and Piccadilly.<\/p>\n
Peter Cushing, Transport for Greater Manchester\u2019s Metrolink Director, said: \u201cWe don\u2019t undertake a weekend stop closure lightly \u2013 especially at this time of year \u2013 but these are essential works that can only be carried out safely under a full stop closure when trams are not running. It\u2019s essential we do this work now to remain on schedule to finish improvements at Deansgate-Castlefield next summer, so we can move on to the next phase of Metrolink upgrades at St Peter\u2019s Square. There are no more planned Metrolink improvement works that will affect services in the city centre until the new year. I thank customers for bearing with as we work to ensure their tram network can continue to expand and grow and we can run the increased service people want.\u201d<\/p>\n
As well as the installation of the overhead work will also be undertaken on \u201cimproving\u201d the tracks through the stop.<\/p>\n
It is planned that all work at Deansgate-Castlefield will be completed by summer 2015. Once the stop is fully re-opened it will be possible for services to be turned from either direction giving more operational flexibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This weekend (15th and 16th November) will see disruption to Manchester Metrolink services through Deansgate-Castlefield with work continuing on the major transformation works at this key stop of the network. All lines will be closed through Deansgate-Castlefield throughout the weekend … Continue reading