Plans for a new viaduct connecting Manchester’s Victoria, Oxford Road and Piccadilly rail stations are to come under scrutiny at a series of consultation events this month.
Between November 20-28, exhibitions will be held around Manchester and Salford.
Network Rail has said the new section of track, known as the Ordsall Chord, would allow faster and more frequent services across the north of England and create between 20,000 and 30,000 new jobs.
Jo Kaye, Network Rail route managing director, said: “The Ordsall Chord is the first part of our wider plan to bring a better railway to the north of England. Our proposals will help the economy, making it easier for people to travel between the towns and cities of the North as a result of greatly improved connections across the region.
“We are keen to talk to people about the progress we have made on the scheme and are looking forward to hearing their views.”
More details on the scheme and full addresses for the venues are both available on Network Rail’s website: www.networkrail.co.uk/ordsall
