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Stretford Metrolink station

 
Wikipedia: Stretford Metrolink station
Uk tram icon.png Stretford
Manchester Metrolink
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Stretford station in 2007
Location
Place Stretford
Local authority Trafford
Platforms 2
Fare zone information
Metrolink Zone E
Operations
Original operator MSJAR
Post-grouping company LMS/LNER
London Midland Region of British Railways
History
Opened 20 July 1849
Closed 24 December 1991
Conversion to Metrolink operation 15 June 1992
Former name Edge Lane
Renamed September 1849
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Stretford Metrolink station is located on the corner of Chester Road and Edge Lane, it serves the suburb Stretford and eastern parts of Urmston.

A high-frequency shuttle service to the Trafford Centre runs from the Manchester-bound platform, other bus routes also serve the station. The station is in Ticketing Zone E.

History

The station originally opened as Edge Lane on 20 July 1849 by the Manchester, South Junction and Altrincham Railway (MSJAR). Renamed Stretford in September 1849. Operated as a four-platform station from circa 1900 until 1963. Closed as a British Rail station on 24 December 1991. Reopened as a Metrolink station on 15 June 1992.

Stretford station in 1988
Preceding station   Manchester Metrolink   Following station
toward Bury or Piccadilly
Bury-Altrincham line
toward Altrincham



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