Metrolink Trams Halted in Manchester as BMW Blocks Tracks

Trams have been stopped on a Metrolink line 'until further notice' after a car became stuck on the tracks. A BMW has become stuck close to New Islington tram stop, near Manchester city centre, this morning (January 18). No trams are currently able to run between Piccadilly and Ashton-under-Lyne. Ancoats and Beswick councillor Alan Good witnessed the car being driven onto the tracks as he was waiting for a tram into town. He said: "I was at my local tram stop in New Islington and a BMW just drove down the tram tracks. It obviously stopped because of the drop, might have busted a tyre. No way it's getting out without getting towed." A post from Transport for Greater Manchester's website said: "Due to a car on the track at New Islington we are currently unable to operate services on the Ashton Line. Customers can use tickets on Bee Network Bus Services. "No services operating between Ashton and Piccadilly Station. Customers can use tickets on the 7, 53, 76, 76A, 171, 172, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 231 bus services. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."