Reddish North station upgrades

From March 2026 work will begin at Reddish North 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? 

£6m will be invested in the station to improve accessibility for all passengers. 

This will see the installation of two new passenger lifts, 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 summer 2027.  

Will the improvements lead to any disruptions? 

• The station will stay open throughout, maintaining normal services.
• 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:  

• Some car parking spaces will be closed temporarily while improvements are being made. The accessible bay will remain open.

• 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.
• Some road closures may be required to install the new lifts, including on ‘Station Approach’. Details will be confirmed in advance.
• The platform will be narrowed in both directions - we ask customers not to stand within the narrowed areas when waiting for trains.
• All work areas will be separate from members of the public to minimise the impact, 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, Reddish North station will have step-free access and better facilities, making it easier and safer for everyone to travel.