Manchester Oxford Road Station remodelling

Supporting more reliable, frequent and accessible train services throughout Greater Manchester

What work is taking place?

Manchester Oxford Road Station sits within a busy stretch of railway between Deansgate and Piccadilly stations. It is a key interchange station, providing connectivity to the wider rail network.

We are working on proposals to make significant improvements at the station. Our goal is to increase capacity and address the bottleneck on the national rail network. To achieve this, we plan to change the layout of tracks and platforms. We’ll also improve connections between platforms, and upgrade the signalling system.

How will this work affect me?

We will provide more details about our proposals in early 2025. At that time, we will launch a public consultation and seek your feedback and involvement. You can find more information on this webpage when the consultation begins.

Why is the work needed?

Due to the current layout of the station and tracks, how trains move through the station is limited. This is hurting both train performance and limiting growth. Without remodelling the station, we will not be able to increase the numbers of passengers or trains calling at Oxford Road. This is especially important at peak times when passenger flow on the station is already limited.

The benefits of the scheme

Capacity

Enabling longer trains and more services to use the station. This means more passengers are able to enjoy reliable journeys.

Enhancing the wider rail network

Unlocking a major bottleneck through the Castlefield Corridor. And preparing the station to accommodate rail improvements such as the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

Accessibility

Providing more accessible routes within the station building, improving passenger flows and providing step-free access to all platforms. This will help to ensure more passengers can access services.

Preserving heritage

Developing designs that are responsible to the station’s Grade II listing.

Supporting local regeneration

Stimulating economic growth, housing and employment. We will do this by enabling opportunities for investment in the Oxford Road Station and Whitworth Street areas.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please call our dedicated 24-hour National Helpline on 03457 11 41 41 or visit our contact us page.