Manchester Victoria station, Railway station and Grade II listed building in central Manchester, England
Manchester Victoria station is a railway facility and Grade II listed building in central Manchester, England, with six platforms for trains and four stops for trams. The complex connects long-distance rail with the urban tram network and sits directly beside a large entertainment venue.
The facility opened in 1844 as part of the Manchester and Leeds Railway, creating the first direct rail link between Liverpool and Yorkshire. A major expansion took place in 1909 when the site received new roofing and additional platforms.
The name honors Queen Victoria, who reigned when the original facility opened, and the entrance facade still displays details from the Edwardian era. The glass and iron roof above the platforms recalls the industrial height of the city when rail travel transformed daily routines.
The site provides parking spaces, bicycle racks, ticket machines, food stands, and accessible restrooms throughout the building. Signage guides you to the different platforms and tram stops, which are easy to reach from the main concourse.
The facility borders the Manchester Arena, which was built in the 1990s on part of the former railway grounds. The original site once held 17 platforms before the area was reduced.
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