Metrolink: Line damage causes rush-hour tram disruption
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Transport for Greater Manchester says engineers are repairing the damaged overhead line
Greater Manchester's tram network has been hit by a raft of cancellations due to technical faults, which have caused rush-hour delays across services.
Three Metrolink services are affected after damage to an overhead line in Trafford caused a power outage on Tuesday evening, the operator said.
The Didsbury and Altrincham lines are fully suspended, while the Manchester Airport line is part-suspended.
Metrolink said the delays were expected to continue until Wednesday evening.
"Engineers are still on site and are working to fix the issue," Transport for Greater Manchester said.
It said bus and rail replacements were running for affected passengers.
Damage was caused to the line in the Trafford area on Tuesday evening
The airport line is part-suspended with services only operating between Northern Moor and Manchester Airport.
Rochdale services are terminating at Exchange Square.
Commuters have been advised to check information before travelling, external and allow extra time for journeys.
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