Metrolink trams cancelled on key lines across Greater Manchester with three major stations to shut

Manchester Evening News - Sep 18, 2026

It's one of the busiest routes in Europe, with trams passing through every 30 second, and previous closures have cause chaos

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Metrolink trams cancelled on key lines across Greater Manchester with three major stations to shut

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