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Train station returning to Cheadle after more than 100 years
Overview
Work is beginning on a new train station in the Greater Manchester village of Cheadle, more than a century after its original station closed in 1917. Although funding was approved in 2022 and planning permission granted in 2023, the project faced delays due to network timetabling concerns. These issues have now been resolved following an assessment by Network Rail and Northern Trains, allowing initial highways work to begin on the site near Alexandra Hospital.
Key points
- Cheadle is receiving a new train station more than 100 years after its original station closed in 1917.
- The project was previously delayed by network timetabling concerns, which have now been resolved by Network Rail and Northern Trains.
- Initial highways work is now starting on the site located next to Alexandra Hospital.
- Services from the new station are expected to run to Stockport town, Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.