The lost railway stations of Greater Manchester
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGreater Manchester, with its rich industrial legacy, has seen numerous railway stations become lost to time. Early expansions in the 19th and early 20th centuries saw a dense network of lines connecting communities.
However, the latter half of the 20th century witnessed significant reductions. A major restructuring of the railway system in Great Britain in the 1960s known as the Beeching cuts were responsible for closing many.
Some of these stations have been completely demolished, leaving no trace behind. Others, however, have been repurposed into entirely different things, such as convention centres, supermarkets, and even private homes. READ MORE: Inside the abandoned tower on the M6 Read today's top Manchester Evening News stories While many railway stations have either been knocked down or changed into something new, each one has contributed to Greater Manchester's rich history, with 10 examples listed below.
Based in Salford, Manchester Exchange opened in 1884 and served the city until 1969. During the Second World War, the station’s roof was badly damaged, with some parts never being replaced.
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