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TfGM Closes Manchester Stations After Water Main Burst

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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Transport for Greater Manchester closed Portland Street and Piccadilly Gardens stations after a burst water main.
Police cordoned the area following the water main burst on Portland Street.
United Utilities responded to the burst water main on Portland Street.
Bee Network buses were diverted, disrupting a major city-centre route.
Closures will remain until further notice, with updates on the TfGM website and Bee Network app.

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Transport for Greater Manchester closed Portland Street and Piccadilly Gardens stations after a burst water main.
Police cordoned the area following the water main burst on Portland Street.
United Utilities responded to the burst water main on Portland Street.
Bee Network buses were diverted, disrupting a major city-centre route.
Closures will remain until further notice, with updates on the TfGM website and Bee Network app.