Passengers told ‘don’t bother waiting’ after commuter tram derails in Manchester

A tram has derailed in Manchester, with delays and cancellations rippling through the network.

The tram went off the tracks by ‘some 50 feet’ while leaving Cornbrook, one of the tram network’s busiest stations, at about 8am.

Commuters spilt out of the station when services were cancelled and departure boards went blank, with many rushing to book taxis and board buses to get to school and work, Manchester Evening News reported.

There’s no service at all no service Deansgate Castlefield and Old Trafford, Firswood, Media City and Wharfside, according to the Bee Network, which operators Manchester’s public transport.

This will likely last well into the afternoon, Transport for Greater Manchester said.

Several major motorways are going to be closed this weekend – including the M25 and Dartford Crossing.

More than 70 sections of various roads will be shut on Saturday and Sunday, according to National Highways.