Cheadle Residents Push for New Train Station
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Cheadle residents eager for new train station, despite planning delays
Residents in Cheadle are pushing for a new train station, which has been stuck in planning for years. The government pledged nearly £14 million for the project, and Stockport council approved it in 2023. The station would be located about 100 meters north of High Street, off Manchester Road, and would provide quick rides to Manchester Piccadilly via Stockport.
The current lack of a train station forces residents to rely on distant trams, leading to long walks and traffic congestion on High Street. The MP for Cheadle, Tom Morrison, highlighted the issue in Parliament, noting that buses take an hour to Manchester compared to just 18 minutes by train.
Delays in the project are due to timetable worries and impacts on the entire line. The Rail North partnership board needs to approve changes like fewer stops at Ashley and Plumley for an hourly Cheadle service. Stockport council is ready to fund the project and has cross-party backing, while Transport for Greater Manchester and Northern are working on the details. With the minister meeting council leaders and everyone committed to northern rail upgrades, this could finally ease Cheadles gridlock and boost connections if the board gives the nod.
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