Failsworth railway / Metrolink station, Greater Manchester
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Failsworth railway / Metrolink station, Greater Manchester
Image: © Nigel Thompson Taken: 30 Dec 2013
Opened in 1882 on the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway's "Oldham Loop" line from Manchester to Rochdale, this station closed to 'heavy' rail traffic in 2009. It was rebuilt and reopened in 2012 as part of Metrolink. View north east towards Hollinwood and Oldham, after conversion. Compare with Image
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Image Location
Latitude
53.510613
Longitude
-2.162512