Passengers at Eccles rail station will now be able to see real-time information screens after funding was granted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).
The screens, which show the next four departures and arrivals to Eccles’ two platforms, have been standard at Metrolink tram stops and larger rail stations for at least the last five years.
Now finally Eccles has come in line for the upgrade.
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Work has also been completed on a new public announcement system, and Eccles will now have station-wide CCTV.
TfGM Head of Rail, Amanda White, said: “To make travel easier in Greater Manchester we’ve improved on the plans we had previously agreed with the train companies so that the stations in Greater Manchester can be the best in the North West.
“Providing facilities like up-to-date information displays and public address systems so it’s clear when and where trains are due and putting in help points so passengers can call for assistance all contribute to a more pleasant and assured journey experience.
“We want to play a greater role in the management and operation of rail stations, and we are speaking with the Government and the train companies so we can create an integrated transport network in Greater Manchester.”
The improvements were carried out under the National Stations Improvement Programme (NSIP) with match funding provided by TfGM as part of its Rail Station Improvement Strategy (RSIS).
