Hindley station upgrades

Hindley station

From mid-March 2026 work will begin at Hindley station to install new lifts and upgrade facilities. The station will remain open throughout, with services running as normal, but there will be changes around the station while the improvements take place. 

The station improvement works are part of a collaborative effort between Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Northern, and Network Rail, with funding provided by the government and Greater Manchester Combined Authority. 

What improvements will be made? 

£6.5m will be invested in the station to improve accessibility for all passengers. 

This will see the installation of two new passenger lifts, along with a new footbridge, ensuring step-free access to and from the platforms.  

The station’s lighting and CCTV at the lifts and assistance areas will also be upgraded, providing a better and safer experience for train passengers.  

Work will take place this year, with completion expected by spring 2027.  

Will the improvements lead to any disruptions? 

• The station will stay open throughout, maintaining normal services.
• Temporary footpaths will lead to both platforms.
• Tickets can be bought through the ticket machines, on the Northern website, app and on the train. 

While these works will deliver important benefits and step-free access at the station, there will be some disruption during the construction phase:  

• The site team will be carrying out construction works on weekdays (between 7am and 6pm) and at night, during some weekends. Work will only take place during the night when it’s essential, to allow safe access to the tracks when trains aren’t running.
• A section of Railway Street (between Ladies Lane and Hoade Street) will be closed to vehicles between mid-May 2026 – early 2027 to allow people safe access to the station and to ensure resident safety whilst works are ongoing.
• Some other road closures may be required to install the new lifts, with details confirmed closer to the time.
• All work areas will be separate from members of the public to minimise impact to station operation, although we apologise in advance for any disruption.  

For further updates and information regarding the progress of these works, please stay tuned to announcements from Northern, as well as our partners Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), and Network Rail. 

Thank you for bearing with us while we carry out these improvements. Once complete, Hindley station will have step-free access and better facilities, making it easier and safer for everyone to travel.