Irlam railway station

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8+3⁄4 miles (14.1 km) west of Manchester Oxford Road on the Manchester to Liverpool Line, and is operated by Northern Trains.

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History

The original station, named Irlam, was opened by the Cheshire Lines Committee on 2 September 1873, [1] on their route between Manchester Central and Liverpool Central. The station was renamed Irlam and Cadishead on 1 August 1879. [1]

The construction of the Manchester Ship Canal, which opened on 1 January 1894, required the railway line to be raised in order to provide clearance for shipping, so a new line was built parallel but at a higher level. The new line was used by goods trains from 9 January 1893, and on 26 March 1893 passenger trains were also transferred to the deviation, the original station being closed and replaced by the present station. [1] [2]

In August 1954, the station was renamed Irlam for Cadishead, reverting to Irlam on 6 May 1974. [1] [3]

Irlam railway station in 1988 Irlam railway station in 1988.jpg
Irlam railway station in 1988

Facilities

The station is unstaffed, despite being used by over 350,000 passengers a year. The next station on the line, Flixton, is at least partially staffed although its usage is much less. A ticket machine is now available for use, both for purchasing tickets and collecting ones bought in advance. Shelters, digital information screens and timetable poster boards are provided on both platforms. Step-free access is available only on the eastbound side. [4]

After lying derelict for nearly twenty-five years, the station building was renovated and reopened in March 2015. It now serves as a railway-themed cafe, with toilets, a cycle hub, and 60-space car park. [5]

Irlam station is unusual in that the track and platform is the wrong side of the station building on the Manchester side. This is due to the deviation of the line in 1893.

Services

Monday to Saturday services are provided by Northern Trains and TransPennine Express, both on a basic hourly frequency. Northern local services run to Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Oxford Road (though a few terminate at Warrington Central at peak times and in the evening), whilst TransPennine Express services run to Liverpool and Cleethorpes via Manchester Piccadilly, Sheffield and Doncaster. [6] The latter service was introduced at the December 2022 timetable change, replacing the former Northern Connect service to/from Manchester Airport.

Trains have served the station on Sundays since December 2006. This is the first Sunday service at this station in over twenty years, with an hourly stopping service operating in both directions to Liverpool and Manchester Oxford Road.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 128. ISBN   1-85260-508-1. R508.
  2. ↑ Dow, George (1962). Great Central, Volume Two: Dominion of Watkin, 1864-1899. Shepperton: Ian Allan. pp. 143, 145. ISBN   0-7110-1469-8.
  3. ↑ Slater, J.N., ed. (July 1974). "Notes and News: Stations renamed by LMR". Railway Magazine . 120 (879). London: IPC Transport Press Ltd: 363. ISSN   0033-8923.
  4. ↑ Irlam station facilities National Rail Enquiries; Retrieved 12 December 2016
  5. ↑ "Irlam railway station house reopens after £2m makeover" . Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  6. ↑ Table 86 National Rail timetable, May 2023
Irlam
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Irlam railway station in 2008.jpg
A Northern Rail Class 142 Pacer on a service to Manchester Oxford Road calls at the station in 2008
General information
Location Irlam, Salford
England
Coordinates 53°26′03″N2°26′03″W / 53.4343°N 2.4341°W / 53.4343; -2.4341
Grid reference SJ713931
Managed by Northern Trains
Transit authority Greater Manchester
Platforms2
Other information
Station codeIRL
Classification DfT category F1
History
Opened1873
Original company Cheshire Lines Committee
Pre-groupingCLC
Post-groupingCLC
Key dates
2 September 1873Original station opened as Irlam
1 August 1879Renamed Irlam and Cadishead
26 March 1893Station resited at higher level
August 1954Renamed Irlam for Cadishead
6 May 1974Renamed Irlam
Passengers
2018/19Increase2.svg 0.358 million
Preceding station National Rail logo.svg National Rail Following station
Glazebrook
Birchwood on Sundays		  Northern Trains
Manchester to Liverpool Line 		  Flixton
Birchwood   TransPennine Express
South Route 		  Urmston
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