Town Hall works affect 2CC line over weekend
On 15 and 16 August 2026, works took place at Manchester Town Hall. This meant that the 2CC section of the City Lines on the Metrolink closed for the weekend…
Starling Bank Bikes appear on Bee Network app
On 4 July 2026, a new feature appeared on the Bee Network app relating to the Starling Bank Bikes (or Beryl bikes) available to hire in certain places around Manchester…
Metrolink lift replacement program begins
On 29 July 2026, a project began to replace eight ageing lifts across the Metrolink network in poor condition, £1.7 million will fund this project over nine months…
Queens Road transport mural completed
A mural has been painted at Queens Road Metrolink by The Mural Masters, featuring an old Manchester Corporation tram and other transport-related vehicles. This comes along with…
9 years after 22 May 2017 at Victoria station
Metrolink tram 3022 stands still at Manchester Victoria as a symbol to remember the day of 22 May 2017. A speech is held at the memorial whilst the Metrolink network stands still…
Crumpsall’s third platform now has a regular service
The track layout at Victoria, especially referring to Victoria south (VIC) means that trams cannot operate efficiently under the current signalling system past a certain…
New TravelSafe stickers on trams and buses in Greater Manchester
Starting in mid-January 2026, new TravelSafe stickers have appeared on Bee Network buses and Metrolink trams enabling GMP to contact you via live chat if safety…