Altrincham Interchange redevelopment approved

Existing interchange will have a modern concourse, and improved links between bus, train and tram services

Trafford Council has approved a major redevelopment of Altrincham Interchange.

They will transform the existing interchange into a new, fully accessible facility with a modern concourse, a single, integrated ticket office and improved links between bus, train and tram services.

As part of the Greater Manchester Commuter Cycling Project, which is being funded through the Government's Local Sustainable Transport Fund, a new cycle facility will also be provided at the refurbished interchange.

The final, detailed designs for both the interchange and cycle facility will now be agreed with Trafford Council ahead of a contractor being appointed to carry out the work.

The current bus station will also be completely redeveloped and improvements will also be introduced to the rail platforms, the entrance to the station from Moss Lane and the pedestrian area on Stamford New Road.
 
Subject to the finalisation of designs and the appointment of a contractor, work on the main elements of the refurbishment should start in summer 2012, and is expected to take around 18 months to complete.

Councillor Andrew Fender, Chair of Transport for Greater Manchester, said: "While it will be a modern, fully accessible facility, we've retained and will be enhancing many of the site's valuable heritage features, including glazing the canopies on platform one, showcasing the existing rail buildings from Stamford New Road and improving the clock tower area."

Further information:
Transport for Greater Manchester