A tram derailment has caused disruption to Metrolink services.

Update: TfGM released the following statement just after 1pm.

“Earlier today, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) was made aware of a minor derailment of a tram at Piccadilly Gardens.

“The incident at Piccadilly Gardens has now been resolved and tram services are returning to a full service.”

Manchester Metrolink is operating a reduced service due to a tram derailing near Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre.

Transport for Greater Manchester said the incident was a 'minor tram derailment'.

Trams are running between Ashton and Piccadilly, Bury to Deansgate-Castlefield and Altrincham through Victoria and Exchange Square, Altrincham to Victoria and Bury through Exchange Square.

Passengers can get to the airport from Exchange Square.

Just before 11am, Transport for Greater Manchester released the following statement:

“At 09.10am today, Monday 26 September, Transport for Greater Manchester was made aware of a minor derailment of a tram at Piccadilly Gardens.

“Passengers were taken off the vehicle and there are no reported injuries.

“Engineers are currently at the scene and working to re-rail the tram.

“All services are operating into the city centre, but are unable to serve Market Street or Piccadilly Gardens tram stops.

“Disruption is expected to last most of the day and passengers can visit the dedicated travel information page or follow TfGM and Metrolink social channels for the latest information and updates.

TfGM’s Head of Metrolink, Danny Vaughan, said: “Tram services on all lines are getting to and from the centre, however this incident will impact services across the city – with services currently unable to serve Piccadilly Gardens of Market Street stops – and I’d like to apologise for any disruption caused to passengers today.

“Engineers are at Piccadilly Gardens to inspect the damage before commencing repairs, but this is likely to take most of the day and I’d encourage people to check before they travel and plan their journey accordingly.

“I’d like to reassure Metrolink customers that incidents like this are extremely rare and we will work with the operator and other industry bodies as required to ensure a thorough investigation is carried out.”