ORR authorises Salford Crescent station improvements

4 Oct 2026 09:12 PM

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.

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.  

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