Work begins on revamping Burnley's busiest station

Construction work has begun on the new £2.3m Manchester Road railway station in Burnley.

Councillor Julie Cooper said: “It’s full steam ahead now to construct the station, which will accommodate the forecasted increase in passenger numbers when the Todmorden curve is reopened and when the University Technical College opens.

Richard Watts, speaking for Citizens’ Rail Interreg IVB project commented that: “This is a significant project demonstrating the importance of rail connectivity as a driver of local economies. The station will not only offer the normal range of facilities but provides a base for the East Lancashire Community Rail Partnership and the Northern Rail Community Ambassadors.”