Does Oldham have a railway station?

Does Oldham have a railway station?

Oldham Central Railway Station was opened on 1 November 1847 as part of the extension of the Middleton Junction to Oldham Werneth line to Oldham Mumps. The name of the station survives in the Oldham Central tram stop, which is located on Union Street.

Why was Oldham Mumps so called?

The station opened in 1847, and was named after its location within the Mumps area of the town, a name many believe derrives from the word “mumper” – a 17th century term for a beggar.

How do I get to Boundary Park?

The closest Metrolink station to Boundary Park is Westwood which is around a 15-20 minute walk away from Boundary Park, whilst the nearest railway station is Mills Hill, which just over a two miles away from Boundary Park and a 40-45 minute walk. Both these services depart from Manchester Victoria.

What time do trams start in Manchester?

The operating hours of Metrolink lines below are a general guide only. Use the tool above to find the first and last tram time for your journey….Operating hours.

Monday to Saturday 06:00 to 00:00
Sunday 07:00 to 00:00

What is the capacity of Boundary Park?

13,513
Boundary Park/Capacity

What is Oldham Athletics ground?

Boundary Park
Oldham Athletic A.F.C./Arenas/Stadiums

Boundary Park is a football stadium in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. Its name originates from the fact that it lies at the northwestern extremity of Oldham, with Royton and Chadderton lying immediately north and west respectively.

When did the Oldham and Rochdale Line close?

Services on the line at the time of its closure were operated by Northern Rail . The line closed on 3 October 2009 for conversion during 2009–2012 to light rail use for Metrolink services; the route now carries trams and is known as the Oldham and Rochdale Line (ORL).

Where is the train station in Redcar North Yorkshire?

Redcar Central is a railway station on the Tees Valley Line, which runs between Bishop Auckland and Saltburn via Darlington. The station, situated 7 1⁄2 miles (12 km) east of Middlesbrough, serves the town of Redcar in North Yorkshire. It is owned by Network Rail and managed by Northern Trains.

When did the Middlesbrough and Redcar Railway open?

It is owned by Network Rail and managed by Northern Trains . The line into the town from the west was opened as the Middlesbrough & Redcar Railway on 5 June 1846.

When did Northenden railway station open to the public?

From its opening in 1866, Northenden station was served by local CLC passenger trains from Stockport Tiviot Dale to Altrincham, Warrington Central and Liverpool Central stations. The London and North Western Railway (LNWR) opened its line from Stockport Edgeley, via Cheadle LNW to Northenden on 1 August 1866.