Salford: Train

Salford is served by routes from Bolton, Wigan and Liverpool. Currently 49 carriages operate on the local services and the Department for Transport is committed to providing additional capacity on trains, adding extra carriages for peak services.

Station improvements
Train stations at Walkden, Eccles and Irlam will be made more welcoming, with CCTV, real-time information and improved signs. It will be easier to transfer between Metrolink and bus services in Eccles.

Salford Central and Salford Crescent stations will be significantly improved, with trains from Eccles able to stop at Salford Central for the first time.

And by providing extra security, including CCTV, at most stations, passenger confidence and safety will be much increased.

Real-time passenger updates
Up-to-the-minute passenger information will be introduced at the majority of train stations, showing exactly when services are due to arrive. This information could also be available by text or email, so passengers will know the status of their chosen service before they set off.