Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2017 2:47:53 GMT
Major disruption after two Metrolink trams crash in Manchester
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-41940685
"Greater Manchester's tram network was suspended after two trams crashed in the morning rush-hour.
There were no injuries and minor damage was caused in the low-speed crash in St Peter's Square, Manchester city centre, at about 08:30 GMT.
The "knock-on" effects caused delays but all services resumed by midday.
Metrolink apologised and referred the incident to the Rail Accident Investigation Board in line with standard procedure.
A decision to temporarily stop all services will be reviewed, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said.
Danny Vaughan, TfGM's head of Metrolink, said: "Quite frankly, incidents like this should not happen and I've emphasised to the operator the absolute urgency in which they need to ensure a meticulous and swift investigation is carried out."
Aline Frantzen, managing director of Metrolink operator KeolisAmey, said: "We take customer safety seriously so the decision was taken to suspend all services."
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Chris Date | CMPD
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-41940685
"Greater Manchester's tram network was suspended after two trams crashed in the morning rush-hour.
There were no injuries and minor damage was caused in the low-speed crash in St Peter's Square, Manchester city centre, at about 08:30 GMT.
The "knock-on" effects caused delays but all services resumed by midday.
Metrolink apologised and referred the incident to the Rail Accident Investigation Board in line with standard procedure.
A decision to temporarily stop all services will be reviewed, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said.
Danny Vaughan, TfGM's head of Metrolink, said: "Quite frankly, incidents like this should not happen and I've emphasised to the operator the absolute urgency in which they need to ensure a meticulous and swift investigation is carried out."
Aline Frantzen, managing director of Metrolink operator KeolisAmey, said: "We take customer safety seriously so the decision was taken to suspend all services."
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Chris Date | CMPD
Twitter: twitter.com/cmpd_date