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Manchester trams: Rush-hour warning as power loss hits Metrolink Manchester trams shut down after power line fault
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Passengers are being warned a loss of power across parts of Greater Manchester's Metrolink tram network could affect rush-hour commuters. Trams were suspended due to damage to overhead power lines
All services on the Ashton-under-Lyne line and those that pass through Manchester city centre are out of operation after damage to overhead power lines. Power cuts have caused cancellations and disruption on Greater Manchester's Metrolink tram network.
Ian Davies, of Transport for Greater Manchester, said staff were investigating the problem "as a matter of urgency". A driver reported a loss of power and damage to a pantograph - a mechanical attachment used to connect trams to overhead power lines - in the city centre at about 10:15 BST.
He said the disruption "could last for some time and potentially affect peoples' journey home from school and work later". It led to cancellations and disruption to services in Manchester and on lines between Ashton-under-Lyne and Eccles after damage to overhead power lines.
The issues affecting a pantograph - a mechanical attachment used to connect trams to overhead power lines - were reported by a driver at about 10:15 BST. Metrolink said trams are now running into the city centre after restoring power but services will still be unable to stop at or run through Deansgate-Castlefield until Wednesday while engineers make the necessary repairs.
Passengers can show their tickets or travel passes to use local buses while the trams are out of action. Passengers have been able to show their tickets or travel passes to use local buses while the trams were out of action.
The majority of services are still operating but stopping short of the city centre. Metrolink said: "Our engineers are working hard to ensure normal service will resume for start of service tomorrow."
Services from Bury and Rochale to Manchester Victoria remain unaffected, while trams from Manchester Airport and East Didsbury are terminating at Firswood. Ian Davies, Metrolink's network director, apologised for the inconvenience and said staff had been out across the network to help advise passengers.
The line from Altrincham is open as far as Old Trafford, while trams are running from Trafford Park to Wharfside, and between Eccles and MediaCity UK.
Mr Davies, Metrolink's network director, apologised for the inconvenience and said staff were out across the network to help advise passengers.
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