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Prestwich Metrolink station

 
Wikipedia: Prestwich Metrolink station
 Prestwich
Manchester Metrolink
Location
Place Prestwich
Local authority Bury
Platforms 2
Fare zone information
Metrolink Zone B
Operations
Original operator Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway
Post-grouping company LMS
British Rail
History
Opened 1 September 1879
Closed 17 August 1991
Conversion to Metrolink operation 1992
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Prestwich Metrolink station is a Manchester Metrolink tram station in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, England on the former Manchester Victoria to Bury railway line.

The Manchester to Bury line was completed by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway in 1879 and Prestwich railway station was opened on 1 September. The line was converted from steam to electric power as from 17 April 1916, using the third rail system. The station closed on 17 August 1991 to allow conversion of the route to the Metrolink system using overhead power lines, reopening on 6 April 1992.

The station forms part of Ticketing Zone B. It is located off Rectory Lane a walkway connects the station to the Longfield Suite Precinct and Bury New Road.

References

"The Directory of Railway Stations", R.V.J.Butt, 1995, Patrick Stephens, Sparkford UK, ISBN 1 85260 508 1

http://www.gmpte.com/content.cfm?category_id=102783

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Coordinates: 53°32′00″N 2°16′56″W / 53.5334°N 2.2823°W / 53.5334; -2.2823



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