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Throughout 2024, planned improvement works will take place across the tram network.

These works will affect various different lines, which is summarised below.

For the majority of the improvement works, a replacement bus service will be operating to help you continue your journey.

If you are travelling on any of the dates listed below, please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.

Follow us on Twitter @BeeNetwork for live travel updates on the day.


Network-wide shutdown and Ashton line works

On Sunday 21 January there will be a network-wide shutdown across Metrolink, due to essential works.

No trams will operate before 9am and during this time there will be no dedicated bus replacement service or ticket acceptance in place.

On the same day, work will take place between Piccadilly and Ashton-under-Lyne, with no services on the Ashton line for the entire day.

Altrincham, Bury and Eccles services will operate to Piccadilly Gardens only.

A bus replacement service will be in operation.