Manchester Victoria station in Manchester, England is the city's second largest mainline railway station and one of eight Metrolink stations within the city zone. It is situated to the north of the city centre on Hunts Bank, close to Manchester Cathedral.
The station serves destinations north and east of Manchester, with some trains to Liverpool, mostly on the original Manchester to Liverpool line. The line from Bury was converted to light-rail operation in the early 1990s when the Metrolink tram system was created, and the trams switch to on-street running once they emerge from Victoria Station. Current plans for Phase 3 of Metrolink involve the conversion of rail routes from Victoria to Rochdale via Oldham to light rail. Most trains calling at the station are operated by Northern Rail, except during engineering works, when some trains are diverted from Manchester Piccadilly.
Read more about Manchester Victoria Station: History, Facilities, Services, Victoria Metrolink Station, Gallery
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