Bury Metrolink trams halted by ‘anti-social behaviour’

The Bee Network announced this evening, Saturday December 6, that it had part suspended Metrolink services on the Bury line from 6.30pm onwards.

The operator said that services would remain suspended between Bury and Crumpsall “until further notice”.

A statement posted on the Bee Network website said: “Due to anti-social behaviour, there are no services in operation between Bury and Crumpsall.

“There is ticket acceptance in place on the following bus services: 17, 41, 52, 53, 90, 95, 97, 98, 112, 117, 118, 119, 135, 156, 163, 524.

“Simply show the driver your Metrolink ticket or pass when boarding.

“To continue your journey by bus, please visit our journey planner.

“Please select ‘options’ and check only the bus icon is highlighted.

“This feature is also available on the Bee Network app where you can also find bus tracking information.

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“In addition to public transport, there are several destinations on this line that can be easily reached by walking.”

This means that tram services will not be operating from Bury, Radcliffe, Whitefield, Prestwich, Heaton Park, Bowker Vale and Crumpsall.

No further details have been released about the nature of the alleged anti-social behaviour.