One passenger on the stricken tram, 80, told the Manchester Evening News the service, which came from the airport, suddenly came to a halt before St Peter’s Square.
She said: “We stopped and all the lights went out. The driver drove by and didn’t say anything. I don’t think he wanted to tell us he couldn’t open the doors. “
The woman, who requested anonymity, said doors were opened and stairs installed to allow passengers to disembark.
“We stood there in the dark for about 20 minutes. It’s not very fancy. I’m dying to go to the bathroom,” she said.
Due to a tram breakdown, we are experiencing a delay across the city and on their respective lines.
Metrolink appreciates any inconvenience this may cause to your trip.
Metrolink riders are being affected by widespread delays on Manchester city centre trams this afternoon.
A failed tram is causing the issue, with transport bosses issuing an apology to Thursday evening customers as a result.
Transport for Greater Manchester said that due to the breakdown of the tram there was a “delay in services” “in the city centre”.
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Public transport and traffic tracking formula Inrix reported: “Severe delays on Manchester Metrolink due to faulty tram. It affects the entire network. “
Metrolink said the lines were affected:
They are: Ashton-Under-Lyne – Eccles; Altrincham – Bury; Manchester Airport – Victoria; East Didsbury – Rochdale Town Centre; Bury – Piccadilly.
Metrolink said on its website: “Due to an earlier light rail outage, we are experiencing a delay across the city and on its respective lines.
“Metrolink appreciates any inconvenience this may cause to your trip. “
We will bring you the updates on our blog below:
This marks the end of our report tonight.
There are now only minor delays on the Airport line due to the earlier failed tram.
An 80-year-old disabled tram passenger told the Manchester Evening News that the service, which came from the airport, stopped before St. Peter’s Square.
She said: “We stopped and all the lights went out. The driver drove by and didn’t say anything. I don’t think he was trying to tell us he couldn’t open the doors. “
The woman, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said doors were opened and stairs installed to allow passengers to disembark.
“We stood there in the dark for about 20 minutes. It’s not very fancy. I’m dying to go to the bathroom,” she said.
Tram tickets are being accepted on selected bus services
People are reporting long waits on tram stops across the city centre.
However, shipping skippers have revised their bulletin to say that the “significant delays” they had previously announced affected Manchester Airport’s route.
There has been a power outage at the Heaton Park tram stop, meaning the lifts and ATMs are working.
TfGM said it was resorting to factor “as temporarily as possible” and apologised for any inconvenience caused.
Due to a power outage at Heaton Park tram stop, the lifts and ticket machines are currently out of service. Please take extra care if you are boarding or alighting services here.We are working to fix the issue as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Severe delays are still affecting the Manchester Airport line. This is due to the failed tram which has affected the whole network.
According to TfGM, Metrolink tickets and passes are accepted on buses 23, 25, 41, 85a, 101, 103 and 368.
Metrolink this on their website:
Due to an earlier failed tram, we are experiencing a delay to services through the city, and towards their respective lines.
Metrolink would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to your journey
All stops serving the city centre are said to be affected.