Salford Central’s £10m upgrade to start in February

A replacement ticket office, accessible toilets, and improved passenger information displays are to be installed, while new signage will bring the station in line with the Bee Network brand.

Cumbrian-based Story Contracting will deliver on Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester’s £10m investment, which will modernise the station’s accessibility and customer services.

To enable the work, Salford Central will shut to passengers from 10 February until 21 April next year, with additional closures scheduled on 27 April and 4 May.

Wider and less disruptive works will be undertaken throughout next year, with completion expected in October.

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: “These improvements are a big step forward on our journey to bringing commuter rail lines into the Bee Network by 2028, helping connect more people to new opportunities and driving economic growth across the city region.”

Paul Dennett, Salford City Mayor, said the upgrades would provide long-term benefits for residents and commuters.

He said: “I now look forward to seeing the positive impact these projects will have on improving everyone’s experiences travelling into the city.”

Seed Architects is behind the designs for the station.

Story Contracting is active throughout the North West. It was recently chosen by United Utilities as an approved contractor for infrastructure improvements.

The contractor is also in line to contribute to the £27m Carlisle Gateway project, which will upgrade Carlisle’s station.

Returning to Greater Manchester, the Salford Crescent station is also being upgraded through the addition of a third platform, requiring weekend closures between March and September next year.

Work on Salford Crescent is not expected to be completed until 2026.