Swinton Station Upgrades

Swinton station upgrades

From summer 2026 work will begin at Swinton station to install a new lift and improve 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 work is expected to be completed by spring 2027. 

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? 

£4.3m will be invested in the station to improve accessibility for all passengers. This includes: 

• Installing a new passenger lift
• Refurbishing the ticket office
• Installing an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities
• Upgrading the lighting and CCTV 

Ticket office closure: 3 August – 13 November 2026

To refurbish the ticket office and make it fully accessible, the existing office will need to be closed from 3 August until 13 November 2026.

How to buy tickets while the ticket office is closed: 

• Use the ticket machines at the station
• Buy online before you travel
• Buy from on-train staff (where available)
• Get a 'Promise to Pay' notice from the ticket machine - to pay with cash at the earliest opportunity. 

Will the improvements lead to other disruption? 

• The site team will be carrying out construction work on weekdays (between 7am and 6pm) and at some points during the night. 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 lift. Details will be confirmed in advance.
• 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, Swinton station will have step-free access and better facilities, making it easier and safer for everyone to travel.