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Manchester Airport rail station to receive £115m upgrade for increased capacity
Overview
Manchester Airport's railway station is set to undergo a £115m upgrade starting this winter and running until 2028. Led by Network Rail and contractor Kier, the project involves extending all three platforms, updating track layouts, and improving signals to allow longer, more frequent, and more reliable trains to serve the station as part of the broader Manchester Rail Upgrade project.
Key points
- A £115 million investment will upgrade Manchester Airport rail station between winter and 2028.
- All three platforms will be extended to accommodate longer trains.
- Track layouts and signals will be upgraded to improve journey reliability and efficiency.
- The station will close for one day on Sunday 6 December for the installation of a utility bridge, with replacement buses operating between the airport and Wilmslow.