Manchester Oxford Road Station - Platform 5
Introduction
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Manchester Oxford Road Station - Platform 5
Image: © Peter Whatley Taken: 24 Jan 2009
Between 1959 and 1971, platform 5 was the dedicated terminus platform for the reliable and highly-regarded electrified commuter service from Altrincham. Alas, Altrincham electric trains are no more, having been downgraded to a tram service in 1992. Platform 5 is now mainly used by local services to and from the Warrington direction. The flats to the left of the station are part of Manchester's 1990s building boom.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.474256
Longitude
-2.24162