Metrolink strikes are expected to severely hamper mobility around Salford and the Greater Manchester area this Sunday. The slated walkout […]
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Eccles Metrolink line set to reopen 16th August after completion of safety-critical engineering works
The Eccles line was closed on Monday 19th July to enable access to two sections of the track to replace them. The replacements were supposed to be completed over a two-week period was extended for a month, but it became evident that an additional concrete renewal alongside the track replacement was required after the tram track […]
Metrolink hit by further service reductions as Eccles line remains closed
Due to coronavirus-related staff absences, a temporary reduced timetable for the Metrolink will be in place from this Friday, 6 […]
Metrolink line to partly close as repairs to two of Salford’s worst roads to take place
Essential repairs will be taking place on Eccles New Road and South Langworthy Road from March 20th which will cause […]
First phase of £2.5 bn development at The Crescent set to begin
A £2.5 billion Salford Crescent masterplan to regenerate a key area of the city includes a new Metrolink station and […]
Metrolink services extended to midnight
Metrolink services are set to be extended through to midnight six days a week from the end of August. From […]
Live lizard hitches lift on Eccles tram
There was amusement, and confusion, last night as commuters spotted a live lizard on a Metrolink tram bound for Eccles. […]
Trafford Park tramline on track ‘intu’ 2020
THE first test of the new Trafford Park tramline has been completed after a £350 million construction project. A tram […]
£350m tram extension on track to open in early 2020, connecting Salford to Trafford Centre
The £350 million Trafford Park Line Metrolink tram extension, which will connect Salford to the Trafford Centre, is set to […]
Weaste to Eccles tram disruption
Tram services between Weaste and Eccles have been temporarily suspended due to a point problem. There is said to be […]
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