Navigation Road station
railway station in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Navigation Road station serves the east of Altrincham, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the Mid-Cheshire line and the Altrincham Line of the Manchester Metrolink network. There are two bidirectional platforms: one for heavy rail and one for light rail. A level crossing operates at the southern end of the station.
History
The station was opened on 20 July 1931, on the Manchester, South Junction and Altrincham Railway (MSJAR) following the electrification of that line, and was referred to as Navigation Road (Altrincham) on early tickets and timetables. British Rail electric multiple units between Manchester Piccadilly and Altrincham ceased on 24 December 1991. The former Altrincham-bound (down) platform has since been used for Mid-Cheshire Line trains and the former Manchester-bound (up) platform reopened as a Metrolink stop on 15 June 1992.
Facilities
There is a car park on the Metrolink side of the station with 71 spaces, including five for blue badge holders. A ticket machine is installed within the shelter on the heavy rail side of the station.
Services
Railway
Northern Trains operates hourly services between Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport, Northwich and Chester, with additional trains at peak times.
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