Tram derails causing chaos for commuters in Manchester city centre

Commuters were seen standing on the side of tracks near Cornbrook on Friday (13 September)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 13th Sep 2024
Last updated 13th Sep 2024

A tram has derailed in Manchester causing chaos for commuters travelling into the city on Friday morning (13 September).

Passengers were seen stood on the side of tracks near to Cornbrook station, which connects Manchster city centre with Media City.

The Bee Network said: "Due to a derailment at Cornbrook we have no service between Deansgate Castlefield and Old Trafford, Firswood, Media City and Wharfside.

"Ticket acceptance is in place on commercial bus services.

"We apologise for the inconvenience caused to your journey today."

There are no reports of any injuries.

A TfGM spokesperson said: “At 08:00am today (Friday 13 September) we received reports of the derailment leaving Cornbrook.

"The derailment is currently causing disruption across the Metrolink network with no services between Old Trafford/Firswood/Wharfside/Media City and City Centre.

“Ticket acceptance is in place on selected bus services between Eccles, East Didsbury, Manchester Airport, Altrincham, Trafford Centre, Rochdale and Bury.

“The re-railing work will take several hours, so disruption is likely to last into the afternoon peak.”

The Bee Network has since advised work to move the tram and inspect the tracks will last until the "early evening".

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