T o facilitate the construction of the new Trafford Park Metrolink Line, a new turnback had to be constructed at Crumpsall on the Bury Line. Modifications to the existing OLE were required along with new installations. Works were staged to ensure minimal disruption to operational tram service and to meet the Trafford Park Line project completion date. The staged works were planned over three main disruptive worksite blockades and midweek night preparation shifts. The works included twin cross over cantilever installations on the Trafford Park turnback track and the new inbound and outbound cross-over tracks The first blockade saw the installation of OLE poles and head spans throughout the platforms to facilitate the removal of an existing bridge. The second blockade compris

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