Rails Around Manchester

Manchester's railway history dates back to 1830 and has expanded significantly over the years, with a current network of 262 km of route mileage and nine lines operated by 147 Bombardier-built trams. The city has a rich history of groundbreaking schemes, including the Hazel Grove Chord, the Windsor Link, the Airport Extension, and the Ordsall Chord.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2025
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Manchester's rich railway history dates back almost 200 years to the opening of Liverpool Road station in September 1830, marking the world's first inter-city railway. The city's railway network expanded significantly in the second half of the nineteenth century, with new lines opening to surrounding Lancashire towns and beyond. Additionally, Manchester had an extensive dock railway system centered around the Manchester Ship Canal and Salford Docks. Today, Manchester's rail network boasts the largest provincial railway network outside of London, with 262 km of route mileage. Several groundbreaking schemes have been implemented in recent years, including the Hazel Grove Chord, the Windsor Link, the Airport Extension, and the Ordsall Chord. Manchester also had the largest new tram system in the UK in 2023, with nine lines operated by a uniform fleet of 147 Bombardier-built trams. This book provides comprehensive information about the workings of the city's railways, covering the final years of the steam age.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 163 x 233 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398121034