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The Latest Breaking News from Metrolink

Tram strikes called off days before Parklife festival starts

Industrial action on Metrolink was set to take place this weekend

Manchester Evening News · Jun 7, 2023

Mancunian Way: Tip of the iceberg

Classroom misconduct PLUS Parklife fines AND backyard beaches

Manchester Evening News · Jun 7, 2023

Second week of travel chaos in Manchester as tram strikes to hit Parklife, The Weeknd and The Courteeners fans

Strikes will wreak havoc on the thousands attending events at the Etihad Stadium, Heaton Park and the AO Arena, as well as Soccer Aid at Old Trafford

Manchester Evening News · Jun 6, 2023

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Courteeners at Heaton Park - stage times, support acts, travel advice, setlist

The sold out show will see 40,000 descend on Heaton Park on Friday night

Manchester Evening News · Jun 6, 2023

Mancunian Way: Manchester's got everything except a late-night tram

PLUS 'Arena attack is in our DNA' AND 'Fight for the North'

Manchester Evening News · Jun 6, 2023

Transport chief apologises after weekend of travel chaos

Transport bosses also unveiled a move to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on the roads by 2040

Manchester Evening News · Jun 5, 2023

Parklife 2023: Shuttle bus, travel pass, post code and how to get to Heaton Park

Everything you need to know about getting to and from Parklife Festival if you were planning on using Metrolink, bus, car, taxi or walkin

Manchester Evening News · Jun 5, 2023

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The Mancunian Way: Roll the dice

Calls for new vape laws PLUS parked pavements AND Ramsay dumplings

Manchester Evening News · Jun 2, 2023

Fallen tree halts rush-hour Metrolink trams as passengers pile onto buses

The tree has now been cut down

Manchester Evening News · Jun 1, 2023

Andy Burnham urges unions to call off Metrolink strike next week - but they say it'll still go ahead

The tram strike is set to take place while Parklife festival is on

Manchester Evening News · Jun 1, 2023

Batman the 'Chorlton tram cat' immortalised in stunning mural

"Batman the cat has become quite the Metrolink celebrity"

Manchester Evening News · May 30, 2023

Manchester braces for chaos as thousands to attend Man City v Manchester United, Elton John, Arctic Monkeys and Coldplay gigs on SAME DAY during train strikes

Rail strikes will wreak havoc on those attempting to reach one of the many shows in Manchester and for FA Cup Final supporters heading to London

Manchester Evening News · May 29, 2023

The Mancunian Way: A coherent plan, please

Platform potential PLUS school taxi bills AND strike action

Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2023

City and United fans heading to first ever Manchester derby FA Cup final told to take different routes and use different service stations

Official travel advice has been issued ahead of the historic clash at Wembley

Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2023

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Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2023

Metrolink staff announce June strike dates as Parklife festival and Soccer Aid to be hit

Metrolink services will be severely impacted over the two strike days

Manchester Evening News · May 25, 2023

Metrolink strike WILL go ahead after drivers vote overwhelmingly for industrial action

More than 95 per cent of union members voted in favour of a strike

Manchester Evening News · May 25, 2023

Metrolink disruption after fire breaks out on tramline

Firefighters were called to the scene just after 11.30am this morning

Manchester Evening News · May 24, 2023

'He knows every stop': Metrolink makes four-year-old boy's day with surprise gifts

Isaac Hardman is obsessed by trams - and watches YouTube films of them everyday

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Manchester Evening News · May 23, 2023

Parklife 2023 entry times, lineup, venue, stages and everything else you need to know

The Heaton Park music festival will return in a few weeks time. Here's everything you need to know from lineup and tickets to how to get to Parklife

Manchester Evening News · May 17, 2023

"On your marks, get set, Mo time": Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah is voicing Metrolink announcements for Great Manchester Run

Around 25,000 runners - including Sir Mo - are expected to take part in the 10k and half-marathon

Manchester Evening News · May 14, 2023

Why NO trams are running across Greater Manchester this morning

No tram services will be running across the region until 10.30am

Manchester Evening News · May 13, 2023

Manchester's most bizarre landmarks - from Tommy's House of Fires to Gnome Island

These oddities have become unofficial Greater Manchester landmarks we've come to know and love

Manchester Evening News · May 10, 2023

Metrolink strike could be held over busy Parklife festival weekend

A vote on the strikes will take place over the next two weeks

Manchester Evening News · May 5, 2023

Are trains, buses and trams running on King's coronation bank holiday weekend?

National Rail has issued advice ahead of the bumper weekend

Manchester Evening News · May 2, 2023

Driver 'high on cocaine' brings Metrolink line to standstill after 'wedging' car on tracks

He was suspected of drug driving

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