Metrolink trams STOPPED as services halted amid emergency

All tram services were stopped on part of a Metrolink line following an emergency incident. Bee Network bosses announced no service between Altrincham and Old Trafford following a medical emergency.

It follows an incident at the Brooklands tram stop, in Sale. Passengers were advised to travel on bus services rather than use the tram in the affected area.

A Bee Network spokesperson wrote on X: "Due to a medical emergency on the Altrincham line, there is no service between Old Trafford - Altrincham. Ticket acceptance is in place on the following local bus services: 18, 19, 245, 263, 281, 285, 286.

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"We're sorry for any inconvenience." A further update on the Bee Network website says services have since resumed, but with delays 'until further notice'.

Further details are yet to be confirmed. Transport for Greater Manchester and North West Ambulance Service have been approached for further details.

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Passengers are facing minor delays 'until further notice', TfGM says.

"Due to an earlier medical emergency on a tram at Brooklands, some passengers will experience a delay in boarding," an update on the Bee Network website adds.

The emergency was first reported at 10.58am.

The Metrolink line has now repoened.

UPDATE: Service has now resumed between Old Trafford and Altrincham.

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NWAS and TfGM have been approached for further details.

Bee Network bosses have apologised for any inconvenience.

Due to a medical emergency on the Altrincham line, there is no service between Old Trafford - Altrincham.

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