Transport · Railway / metro
Salford Crescent station is being upgraded with a third platform, an extended footbridge and a new lift. The work also adds a canopy, seating and ticket gates. The Office of Rail and Road authorised the new infrastructure in October 2026, ahead of expected passenger use later in the year.[1]
The rail regulator authorised the new platform, footbridge extension and lift on 2 October 2026. Passenger use is expected later in 2026.
The rail regulator has authorised Salford Crescent’s new 157-metre third platform, extended footbridge and lift. The approval confirms that the upgraded infrastructure meets the required standards ahead of passenger use later this year; it is not an opening announcement.