Manchester Airport station to close for £115m upgrade works

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 07:14 · Archive

Manchester Airport station will close on 6 December as a £115 million upgrade programme begins. Network Rail, in partnership with contractor Kier, will deliver the improvements, which aim to boost future connectivity and support passenger growth at one of the UK's key transport hubs. The major works will take place between now and 2028.

The project will extend platforms 1, 2 and 3 to accommodate longer trains, modernise signalling systems, and upgrade track layouts. These changes are designed to improve reliability, increase capacity, and enable more frequent services. The upgrade forms part of the wider Manchester Rail Upgrade, a regional programme to enhance rail connectivity across the North West.

Simon Daly, senior sponsor at Network Rail, said the investment represents 'a major commitment to improving one of the country's most important transport interchanges'. He acknowledged that the station closure is 'an important first step in delivering these benefits' and stated that partners 'have worked closely to put plans in place, so passengers are kept on the move'. Rail minister Lord Hendy said the government investment will 'deliver more reliable services, increase capacity, and improve connections for the millions of passengers who use the station every year'.

Manchester Airport station to close for £115m upgrade works — Image: NW Evening Mail

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One-day station closure confirmed as £115m Manchester Airport works beginA £115 million upgrade is coming to Manchester Airport station.NW Evening Mail · 9 Oct, 06:00
One-day station closure confirmed as £115m Manchester Airport works beginA £115 million upgrade is coming to Manchester Airport station.Westmorland Gazette · 9 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Manchester Airport station · Network Rail · Kier · Great British Railways · Lord Hendy · Simon Daly

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