Trams diverted after city centre stop hit by flooding

Some services were being re-routed due to 'high standing water'

Trams were diverted in Manchester city centre this morning after a section of track flooded.

The region has been hit by a deluge of heavy rain this morning (Thursday).

And the wet weather has led to disruption on one Metrolink line.

Due to 'high standing water', services heading in one direction on the East Didsbury to Rochdale line were not calling at Exchange Square.

The Bee Network website said: "Due to high standing water in the City Centre, services travelling from East Didsbury towards Rochdale will operate via Market Street and Shudehill and will not call at Exchange Square at this time.

"Services travelling from Rochdale towards East Didsbury are not affected."

It had re-opened by 9.30am.

There is also widespread disruption on some rail lines in and out of Piccadilly station this morning.

Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Guide Bridge in Tameside and Romiley in Stockport.

Whilst a section of 'defective track' has led to delays between Stockport and Piccadilly. You can get live updates on those incidents here.

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