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Commuters are facing misery after a power issue brought a Metrolink line to a standstill. All services on the Ashton line are suspended this morning (October 22). Four Manchester city centre Metrolink stops are also closed due to the same issue. It follows an overhead line issue on Portland Street, in the city centre. Join our Traffic and Travel WhatsApp group HERE No trams are running at Shudehill, Market Street, Piccadilly Gardens or Piccadilly as a result of the incident. It is affecting trams on the Altrincham, Bury, Eccles and Manchester Airport lines, as well as the closed Ashton line. A Bee Network spokesperson wrote on X: "Due to an overhead line issue on Portland Street, the Ashton-under-Lyne line is suspended and there are a number of service changes in the city centre. "No tram services are currently calling at Shudehill, Market Street, Piccadilly Gardens and Piccadilly." This is a live event. Follow the latest updates below.
