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🛠️ From Monday 19 October to Sunday 1 November, major works will again take place at Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield.
❌🚊 This means that no trams will operate on the Altrincham, Eccles or Trafford Park lines. East Didsbury and Airport line services will stop short of the city centre, running only as far as Firswood.
🚍 Express shuttle buses and ticket acceptance will be in place to help you make your journey during the disruption: bit.ly/4AxWCSo
ALT Bold text reading 'Engineering works' with a prompt to visit the website for more details, framed by orange diagonal stripes at top and bottom.
Good evening everyone, that's all from us for today.
The team are back from 7am tomorrow, until then you can stay updated here: bit.ly/3qeXj3P.
Have a lovely evening everyone 🙂
⚽ Manchester United take on Bournemouth in a 2pm K.O at Old Trafford on Sunday [25 Oct].
Due to major improvement works taking place, no tram services will operate to stops near the stadium.
To support football fans travelling to and from Old Trafford, replacement bus services, Bee Network bus services, ticket acceptance on selected rail services and shuttle buses will be available.
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/4hXspDP
Bee Network retweeted
TRAVEL ALERT - Tram closures
Major improvement works are taking place across @BeeNetwork until 1 November, supporters are advised to plan ahead and allow additional time to their journey to and from Old Trafford this Sunday.
⚠️No tram services will be operating on the Altrincham, Eccles, or Trafford Park Lines.
⚠️Services on the East Didsbury and Airport lines will be limited to Firswood, with no tram services running through to Manchester city centre.
🚌 Replacement buses will be available for supporters on matchday, in addition to usual Bee Network buses, which are being boosted.
⏰ Bee Network advice to supporters is to depart an hour earlier than normal on matchday to allow for traffic delays.
✅ All Bee Network tickets will be accepted on these services.
More information on pick up / collection points can be found on the Bee Network website 👉ow.ly/3Wuv50ZZEFC
🎟️ Travelling to see Paul Smith this evening? [ 22 October]
Why not use contactless tap-and-go on Metrolink, tapping in and out with the same card or device throughout your journey.
Plan ahead as some lines may be affected by ongoing improvement works: bit.ly/4j7vkfz
📣 Today [22 October], Greater Manchester is coming together for a 24-hour takeover of calm.
🚊 From trams, workplaces and university campuses make sure to take three minutes for yourself.
🧘 Everyone’s invited to the region wide meditation!
📲 Find out more: bit.ly/3Ui1hrt
Bee Network retweeted
🚆#Eccles - All lines have now reopened between Newton-le-Willows and Patricroft to reopen.
⚠️Whilst service recovers, trains may still be delayed by up to 60 minutes, revised or cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 13:00.
Bee Network retweeted
Yellow warning of wind affecting North West England www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2026-10-23&id=1e485c7c-74f4-46ed-8b1f-72a6f5659ba7&referrer=rss
Bee Network retweeted
#M6 northbound in #Lancashire between J27 #Wigan & J28 #Leyland.
- Lanes 2 & 3 (of 3) are closed due to a broken down lorry.
- Current delays of 55 minutes on approach to the closure, with 5 miles of congestion.
Bee Network retweeted
🎥 #Eccles - The visual disruption map video has been updated
#DisruptionVideos
ℹ️ Full video can be found here: nationalrail.co.uk/service-d…
Take a look at our latest #BeeNetwork Bus Punctuality Report for 11 - 17 October 2026 🚌
Total average this week: 77%
Total average last week: 77.6%
Note: This chart relates to all services under local control.
📷 Find out more: bit.ly/4z4fSWI
ALT Bar chart showing Bee Network bus punctuality percentages from Oct 11 to Oct 17, with weekly average at 77.0%.
The below chart shows the actual volume of services delivered compared to what was scheduled (Operated Kilometres).
Scheduled kilometres may not be met because journeys are fully or partially cancelled due to:
• Traffic congestion
• Available staff
• Engineering or fleet issues
Note: This chart shows operator supplied data.
ALT Chart showing daily operated kilometers for the week 11 - 17 October.
RT @nationalrailenq: ⚠️NEW: #Eccles - Disruption between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria expected until 09:00.
Find out more…
🛠️ Major works tram works are taking place at Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield until Sunday [1 November].
🤔 Travelling from Eccles?
🎟️ There is ticket acceptance in place on the 10, 33, 50, 67 and 100 bus services for passengers with tram season tickets (7-day, 28-day and annual).
🚍 These services operate frequently throughout the day from Eccles Interchange.
📲 To find out how to continue your journey, visit: bit.ly/4j7vkfz
Bee Network retweeted
Update 1: #M62 eastbound in #GreaterManchester between J11 #Birchwood & J12 #M60.
-Lanes 1 & 2 (of 4) remain closed following a collision.
-@gmpolice & @manchesterfire continue to work on scene.
-Current delays of 40 minutes on approach to the incident. 5 miles of congestion.
Bee Network retweeted
#M62 eastbound in #GreaterManchester between J11 #Birchwood & J12 #M60 junction.
- Traffic stopped for a collision.
- @gmpolice & @manchesterfire are working on scene.
- Current delays of 40 minutes on approach to the incident, with 5 miles of congestion.
Good morning all, Chloe signing in.
We’ll be here to help with your journeys until 8pm this evening.
Don’t forget to check our travel alerts hub for any disruption to services: beenetwork.com/travel-update…📱
Take care all.
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Goodnight all, that's all from us for today.
The team are back from 7am tomorrow, until then you can stay updated here: bit.ly/3qeXj3P.
Thank you for your patience this evening.
🚧 The closure on Princess Street for Town Hall works has changed this evening.
🔀 Bus services are now following the below diversions:
🚍 35/38 - Towards Manchester only, buses will divert via Cross Street, King Street, Mosley Street and New York Street.
🚍 50/51 - Towards East Didsbury only, buses will divert via Cross Street, King Street, Mosley Street and New York Street.
🚍 V1/V2/V4 - Towards Manchester Royal Infirmary only, buses will divert via Bridge Street, Deansgate, Peter Street and Oxford Street.
Before making your journey, check for updates: bit.ly/3EVzCRK
ALT Bus diversion. Check our website for more information.
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