No trains through Stockport for three weeks in August - here's what to expect
It's just under nine weeks before major works will put Stockport railway station temporarily out of action.
From 2-23 August, engineers from Network Rail will be replacing the Greek Street roundabout bridge. During that three week period, no trains will be running to or from Stockport.
Rail replacement buses will be in place, with further details of services and times to be confirmed soon.
In the meantime, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has confirmed that it will be accepting train tickets on Bee Network buses.
As for the station itself, the ticket office and underpass between Edgeley and Stockport Exchange will remain open.
In other preparations, workers will also build a temporary bridge so that the supply of utilities such as water, gas and electricity can continue as the main bridge is replaced.
The roundabout closed to traffic in March this year. Contractors from Murphy have been working to prepare for the bridge's 'once in a lifetime' replacement.
The bridge was built in 1958 and is reaching the end of its natural life. The new bridge is designed to last around 120 years.
William Brandon, Network Rail's project manager, said the work will make the West Coast Mainline "safer and more reliable"
"I understand that closing the railway through Stockport for 21 days will be inconvenient to our passengers, and I am sorry about this", he said.
"I'd advise passengers to plan ahead and allow extra travel time for their journey."
Lisa Magee, Avanti West Coast Station Manager at Stockport, added: "Together with Network Rail and other train operators we're finalising the timetable and will share more details in the coming weeks, so customers can plan their journeys in advance.
"We'd like to thank customers for their patience and understanding, and as always, we strongly encourage them to check the National Rail website, as well as with their train operators for the latest updates."
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