Well, no, I take that back. They are actually publishing information regarding where to catch buses and things. Not exactly, you know, efficient. But at least kind of competent?
There is currently major disruption to Metrolink services following a tram derailment last night near the St Peter’s Square stop in Manchester city centre. Tram services are continuing to run between Altrincham and G-Mex, and between Bury and Piccadilly, but passengers may face delays. Services to Eccles have been replaced with a bus service from Piccadilly Gardens. Passengers can also use Metrolink tickets on the 33 bus service between Eccles and Stand P at Piccadilly Gardens. And a shuttle bus service is running between Whitworth Street West, near the G-Mex stop, and Stand R at Piccadilly Gardens.
So, I think this means you can get to Salford Quays if you go to Piccadilly Gardens? Tomorrow will be fun.
From the MEN:
PASSENGERS have been warned they face more travel chaos tomorrow as repair work continues.
The tram left the tracks near the Princess Street and careered into poles carrying power lines which supply the service.
Although the crashed vehicle is expected to be moved later today, engineers say it will take at least 24-hours to fix the cables and restore power.
Passengers on board the tram, which had been laid on especially because of last night's Radiohead gig at Old Trafford cricket ground, described "sardine-like" conditions on board.
And, apparently the trams weren't carrying 30 people as previously stated. More like 300 thanks to the customers from Radiohead. The GMPTE/Metrolink won't comment on tram overcrowding and their lack of service provisions though. Naturally.
Remember though, this isn't the first time this happened in 2008! 2 derailments in 6 months. Gosh!
Metrolink (no longer says 'Service Running As Normal.'
And More tram chaos expected
Photographs of the crash (This guy is super anal about copyright. Whatev.)
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