Rail operators warn of busy trains to Manchester Christmas markets
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 17:40 · Archive
Rail operators are warning of significantly higher demand on trains to Manchester during the Christmas markets, with 382,000 passengers using Manchester Piccadilly in the opening weekend.
Rail operators are warning of significantly higher demand on train services to Manchester during the Christmas markets period. Manchester Piccadilly station, expected to be especially busy, saw more than 382,000 passengers pass through during the opening weekend of the 2025 markets—an 11 per cent increase on the same period in 2024.
Network Rail, Northern, and TransPennine Express have warned that trains and platforms across Manchester's city centre stations will be much busier than usual. Queuing systems may be introduced at Manchester Piccadilly to manage crowds safely, and extra staff will be in place across the network to provide advice and information.
Passengers are being reminded to follow three key travel tips: plan journeys in advance using nationalrail.co.uk, take earlier trains home to avoid late evening crowds, and show respect to fellow passengers and railway staff. Margaret Edge, Manchester Piccadilly station manager, urged travellers to 'have the smoothest journey possible' by following this advice.
How it is being reported
- Warning to anyone travelling by train to Manchester Christmas markets this yearRail passengers are being urged to plan ahead as Manchester’s Christmas markets return.Westmorland Gazette · 5 Nov, 17:00
- Warning to anyone travelling by train to Manchester Christmas markets this yearRail passengers are being urged to plan ahead as Manchester’s Christmas markets return.NW Evening Mail · 5 Nov, 17:00
In this story: Manchester Piccadilly · Manchester · Network Rail · Northern · TransPennine Express · Transport for Greater Manchester · Margaret Edge
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