ORR authorises Salford Crescent station improvements

Monday 05 Oct 2026 @ 15:25
Office of Rail and Road

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, recently (02 October 2026) authorised a raft of improvements to busy Salford Crescent station, which will start to provide benefits to passengers later this year.

Aerial view of Salford Crescent train station

ORR's authorisation covers the station's new 157m long platform (Platform 3), with canopy and seating, extended the existing footbridge and new lift. There will also be a new gate line adjacent to the existing station building.

The regulator's authorisation is a key milestone in getting new, upgraded or renewed infrastructure ready to open. It also confirms that standards on areas like health and safety, accessibility, environmental protection, reliability and availability have been met.

ORR has worked closely with Network Rail and the wider project team through the authorisation process, ensuring that important checks and surveys were carried out. 

Click here for the full press release

Channel website: https://www.orr.gov.uk/

Original article link: https://www.orr.gov.uk/search-news/orr-authorises-salford-crescent-station-improvements

Share this article

Latest News from
Office of Rail and Road

ORR announces lower investment fees for third parties and investors

02/10/2026 10:20:00

Third parties and investors will pay lower fees to invest in rail network infrastructure and rolling stock under new rates published today by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, as part of wider work to boost economic growth.

Network Rail finances: Inflationary pressures outpacing strong delivery of efficiencies

01/10/2026 15:25:00

ORR’s latest assessments show that Network Rail is exceeding its efficiency targets, but rising costs and reduced financial headroom are increasing pressure on renewals.

Mainline rail assaults rise in latest annual safety statistics

25/09/2026 10:20:00

Reported assaults against rail workers and passengers rose substantially in April 2025 to March 2026 compared with the previous year, according to annual rail safety statistics published today by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Northern delivers disability training commitments after ORR intervention

09/09/2026 10:15:00

Northern Trains has overhauled the way it manages the training of its staff to support disabled passengers following an investigation by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), earlier this year.

Working together on train driver medical fitness

08/09/2026 13:15:00

We are responsible for issuing train driving licences for Britain’s mainline railway. To obtain and keep a licence, train drivers must be medically fit to carry out the role, and we approve suitably qualified doctors to carry out the medical assessments needed to determine this.

ORR authorises new Balgray station ahead of opening

07/09/2026 10:25:00

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, has authorised the new Balgray station in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, clearing the way for it to open to passengers on Sunday 27 September.

Independent review of ORR: supporting our future role

04/09/2026 12:15:00

The Department for Business, Industry, Science and Trade yesterday published Dr Richard Judge’s independent review of the Office of Rail and Road.

Green light for Virgin Trains international services

17/08/2026 12:15:00

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, has today announced that on 13 August it decided to pre-approve a new framework track access agreement between HS1 Limited (trading as London St. Pancras Highspeed) and VTE OPCO Limited (Virgin Trains).

Network Rail fined £1.2 million after Rugby station wall collapse left man seriously injured

14/08/2026 13:15:00

Network Rail has today been fined £1.2 million after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, following an investigation and prosecution by industry regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

WIREDGOV