Transformation of Tameside station now complete

The scheme at Hattersley station includes a new and improved waiting area which has workspaces and seating. 

A new fully accessible toilet has also been installed featuring baby changing, grab rails and an audio description for customers with visual impairments. 

Passengers can gain access via either a radar key, a train ticket QR code or video access linked directly to Northern’s 24hr customer contact centre and there is user activated multiple distress cords and low-level panic buttons.  

Chris Jackson, regional director at Northern, added: “The significant improvements to Hattersley station will help to enhance the overall experience for our customers – whether that’s buying a ticket, waiting for a train, or getting information about our services.” 

Hattersley station serves around 10,000 passengers a year on the direct line to Manchester Piccadilly. 

The scheme was funded by a £750,000 grant given to Tameside Council from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, through the Manchester Growth and Reform Plan Transport Strategy and Investment Plan. 

Cllrs Jacqueline North, Tameside council deputy executive leader and chair of the Hattersley Land Board, and Jan Jackson, Tameside council executive member for planning, transport and connectivity, said: “The works to the train station are an important part of the projects undertaken so far to improve Hattersley. Providing a modern and sustainable ticket office ensures we are supporting essential public transport networks across Tameside and its great news for residents. Adding this to the projects already transforming and bringing new homes helps to continue make Hattersley a great place to live and work.”

Northern is the second largest train operator in the UK, with nearly 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations across the North of England.