Metrolink Single Line Working at Victoria

Image: © David Dixon Taken: 17 Mar 2014

Due to the major improvement works being carried out at Victoria Station, Manchester Metrolink services through this area are being altered for next nine months with single line working only possible through the station area to Shudehill. Trams are running in both directions over the outbound line, but not stopping at the old platform. The existing facing cross–over, previously used for trams from Bury and terminating at Victoria, is being used for inbound trams crossing over to the outbound line. A form of token working is being used. The driver must carry the token; unless there is to be more than one tram in the same direction, when he must be shown the token and given the authority to proceed. A temporary shelter has been erected to house the ‘signalman’ who controls the line. Here, the tram number 3034 is crossing from the inbound line to the outbound line before proceeding towards Shudehill. Single line operation commenced on Monday 24th February 2014 and is expected to continue for approximately nine months.

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