Project overview
Stockport Railway Station plays a vital and well-established role in connecting people to jobs, services and opportunities across Greater Manchester and beyond. As the southern gateway to Greater Manchester, it is one of the region’s key transport hubs, used by residents, commuters, and visitors travelling into and out of Stockport.
As well as serving rail passengers, the station is also an important walking route between the town centre and Edgeley, with many people passing through the station as part of their everyday journeys.
The station also sits at the heart of one of the fastest-changing parts of the town, with significant regeneration and investment taking place across the town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods.
This project is a major investment in the future of Stockport Railway Station and the surrounding area, helping create easier journeys, better accessibility and improved connections across the town.
The emerging plans aim to create a station that is easier to use, better connected and more welcoming while supporting wider regeneration and future growth across Stockport.
Eastern external view – click to enlarge. Images are indicative.
Current proposals include:
- replacement station building on the town centre side
- a new station building on the Edgeley side
- a new footbridge connecting the town centre and Edgeley
- new bridge access points with lifts and stairs to support improved step-free access through the station
- improved walking and cycling routes through and around the station
- enhanced public spaces, landscaping and lighting, including provision for pick-up, drop-off and taxis
- stronger connections between rail services, buses, walking and cycling routes
- improved pedestrian access and safer crossing points, including across Railway Road
- a new ramp for walking, wheeling and cycling connections between Thomson Street and the station
- refurbishment and repurposing opportunities within parts of the existing station, including platforms
- designed to accommodate future transport improvements within the borough.
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The improvements are still at an early stage and no final decisions have been made. Feedback from local communities, station users and stakeholders will play an important role in helping shape how the plans develop.
Benefits of the project
A major investment in Stockport’s future
Helping create a modern railway station environment that reflects Stockport’s role as the southern gateway to Greater Manchester and supports the town’s continued growth and ambition.
Better connections across Stockport
Improving links between the station, town centre, Edgeley and surrounding neighbourhoods, including stronger east-west connections across the railway and improved access to Stockport Interchange and wider Bee Network routes.
Easier and safer journeys
Creating clearer, safer and more accessible routes for passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and wheelchair users.
Better connected journeys
Improving connections between rail services, buses, and walking and cycling routes, including wider Bee Network connections.
A more welcoming station environment
Enhancing public realm around the station through improved landscaping, lighting and public spaces.
Supporting regeneration and growth
Supporting wider regeneration, investment and improved connectivity across Stockport town centre.
Using the station and surrounding areas
Stockport Railway Station is used by thousands of people every day, including passengers, commuters, local residents, pedestrians, cyclists, businesses and visitors.
Our vision aims to improve how people move to, from and through the station area, while creating a more accessible, better-connected and welcoming environment for everyone.
The proposals aim to improve the overall station experience and create a station that is easier to access and move through.
Potential improvements include:
- new and improved station entrances on both sides of the railway
- a new footbridge improving access and connections across the station
- better integration with buses, walking and cycling routes including provision for pick-up, drop-off and taxis
- enhanced waiting areas and passenger facilities
- improved accessibility and step-free access, including new lifts and stairs connecting the station and footbridge
- refurbishment and improvement of parts of the existing station environment
Emerging ideas aim to improve how people walk, wheel and cycle through and around the station area. This includes strengthening connections between Edgeley, the station, Stockport Interchange and the town centre, helping make active travel journeys easier, safer and more direct.
Potential improvements include:
- clearer and more direct routes between the station, town centre and Edgeley
- improved walking and cycling connections through and around the station area
- safer pedestrian crossings, including across Railway Road
- improved lighting, landscaping and public spaces
- a new ramp connection towards Thomson Street, helping create a direct walking and cycling route between Edgeley, Stockport Station, Stockport Interchange and the town centre
- better integration with wider Bee Network connections
Improving accessibility is an important part of the proposals.
The plans aim to create a station and surrounding environment that is easier to use for everyone, including wheelchair users, people with reduced mobility, people travelling with luggage or pushchairs, and those requiring step-free access.
Potential improvements include:
- improved step-free access through new lifts, stairs and bridge connections
- clearer layouts and signage
- easier movement between entrances, platforms and surrounding streets
- a more welcoming and inclusive station environment
The plans aim to support Stockport’s growing town centre and business districts by improving access and connectivity around the station.
Potential benefits include:
- better links between the station and surrounding employment areas
- improved public spaces for people arriving or meeting at and spending time near the station
- easier onward journeys for commuters and visitors, and
- supporting wider regeneration and future investment in Stockport.