Weekend closures for Salford Crescent station in 2025 while new platform is built

One of Greater Manchester’s stations will be closed over seven weekends next year while a new platform is built.

Network Rail has confirmed the dates Salford Crescent station will be shut between March and September 2025.

A third platform is being built at the station – which handled 1.2 million entries and exits in 2022/23 - with NR saying it will give signallers more options to ease congestion.

The weekend closures will be on March 1-2, March 8-9, March 15-16, March 22-23, April 12-13, May 17-18 and September 13-14.

NR is aiming for the new platform to be open in early 2026.

Ben Porter, Network Rail sponsor, said: “The new third platform at Salford Crescent station will mean signallers can better organise how trains move through the area. Because of this work, passengers will have smoother, more reliable journeys both through Salford and across the north west.

“To carry out this upgrade, we need to close Salford Crescent station for some weekends in 2025. We’re working with Northern and Transport for Greater Manchester to make sure passengers will know what their journey options are.”

Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester also investing £10 million into Salford Central station, with new customer information points and wayfinding to join up with the Bee Network planned.

Salford Central will be closed for more than two months from Monday February 10 until Monday April 21 next year.

Simon Elliott, Head of Rail at TfGM, said: “This investment in Salford will not only improve the passenger experience but also contribute to a more reliable and connected network for everyone. Together, these upgrades are a vital part of our wider ambition to improve our integrated and sustainable transport system for the future."