Major Upgrade at Manchester Railway Station 'Authorised' to Open

Salford Crescent station upgrade gets green light from rail regulator

Salford Crescent station is moving closer to opening upgraded facilities after major improvements received regulatory approval

Major upgrade at Manchester railway station 'authorised' to open

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), has authorised several improvements to allow a new platform to be opened at Salford Crescent station later this year.

ORR authorises Salford Crescent station improvements | Office of Rail and Road

ORR authorises Salford Crescent station improvements Fri, 02/10/2026 - 11:29 2 October 2026 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, has today authorised a raft of improvements to busy Salford Crescent station, which will start to provide benefits to passengers later this year. Cover Image Image Body Components ORR's authorisation covers the station's new 157m long platform (Platform 3), with canopy and seating, extended the e…