A quick round-up of the continuing Didsbury double tram mither.
Here’s one from yesterday morning:
Metrolink did at least respond with an apology, but no real offer to do anything about it.
5/9 PM Commute:
Yesterday evening was very sultry in Manchester. Quite humid and sticky. I can only imagine how awful it must have been. One of those days when I was glad to be working from home.
Meanwhile, Metrolink continue to spin the 6 minute headway to Deansgate as an improvement:
Looks a bit hot and sticky on there, doesn’t it?
6/9 AM Commute:
Slightly less public moaning this morning, maybe people are getting used to their lot of packed sweaty trams, and Metrolink continuing to hold their ground, or they have given up and gone back to commuting on the bus?
Right to Reply:
Yesterday evening, Councillor Andrew Simcock, who I yesterday said seemed to be behaving as a TfGM apologist, chose to leave a comment on the post.
I’d like to go on record to thank the Councillor for using this right of reply to clarify his position.
While he reiterated his point of view that the 6 minute service was an improvement, it still seems terribly out of step with what I’m seeing social media, and out on the streets of Didsbury.
The Councillor also stated that he hoped with continuing TfGM investment in Metrolink, double trams may once again be provided in line with demand in the future, so this is positive.
Nevertheless, the Councillor has invited unhappy East Didsbury constituents to raise the issue with him at his regular surgery, which happens this Saturday morning , 11.30, at Didsbury Library.
If you are at all dissatisfied with the situation and Councillor Simcock is one of your representatives on the Council, please take the time to attend and make your voice heard.
I live in the Chorlton Park constituency, and have already raised the issue with my local representatives.
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Agree with many of the above comments – this week I have resumed using the E.Didsbury line after the St Peter’s Square closure and saw no warning of the changes in frequency/capacity. Given the extra expense over the bus I expect to at least have a fighting chance of a seat, but the peak period single trams are intensely uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. Will be returning to the bus if Metrolink doesn’t make changes immediately.