Closure of the 'Oldham Loop' stations from Sunday 4 October 2009 until 2011 / 2012

As part of the extension of the Manchester Metrolink tram service, National Rail services have now stopped serving stations around the 'Oldham Loop'

The stations which have closed are Dean Lane, Failsworth, Hollinwood, Oldham Werneth, Oldham Mumps, Derker, Shaw & Crompton, New Hey and Milnrow.

The line will remain closed until 2011 or 2012, with the line being reopened in stages as part of the Metrolink network, and when complete tram services will run between central Manchester and Rochdale via Oldham.

Map of route affected (click to expand)

National Rail services

Northern Rail services between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale, Halifax and Leeds via Moston, Mills Hill and Castleton are not affected by this work.

From Sunday 4 October, journey planning information will no longer be available from the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner for the stations on the Oldham Loop. Customers should use the Transport Direct journey planner for details of bus services.

Alternative services

The Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) have strengthened local bus services around the area to provide an improved bus service while this work is being carried out.

A range of information leaflets have been produced by GMPTE to explain about the bus services available. Please click on the following links to open the leaflets (Adobe PDF Reader required):

• Bus times and service levels
• Bus Ticket and fare information
• Map of bus services around the 'Oldham Loop'

Future Metrolink services

A map of the new Metrolink network once the redevelopment is complete, including the Oldham Loop and other new lines around Manchester, is available here

Further information

For further details of services, please contact GMPTE:

Website: www.gmpte.com/info

GMPTE Traveline: 0871 200 22 33 (calls cost 10p per minute from a landline, calls from mobile phones and non-BT networks may be higher)