Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will undertake a significant programme of work this year to build the capacity and resilience of its tracks, trams and workforce.

The programme is part of a £150m programme of work to maintain, upgrade, and improve tram infrastructure to make sure the Bee Network continues to deliver safe, reliable and accessible services for millions more people into the future.

While this is delivered, there will be some temporary periods of disruption for passengers.

Work will take place from spring at a number of locations – including near Trafford Bar, Deansgate-Castlefield, Monsall, Newton Heath & Moston, Eccles, Derker and Piccadilly Gardens – meaning trams will have to stop on some lines while the work is done.

This year’s programme will continue until autumn, and there will be plenty of notice of each closure to help people plan their journey.

Ian Davies, Network Director for Metrolink at TfGM, said:

“Keeping our network safe, reliable and ready for the future is our absolute priority. This year’s programme is one of the most significant we’ve ever undertaken and will strengthen the whole network—our track, our trams and our workforce.

“Whilst we complete this work, we will introduce a temporary timetable change that will run between spring and autumn.

“We know that some of this work will mean temporary disruption, and I want to thank passengers for their patience while we get it done. By investing now, we can reduce faults, improve day to day reliability and make sure Metrolink can keep pace with the growing number of people who depend on it every day now and for the future.”

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