How Eccles Station went from crashes to community cornerstone [Video]

In this series, we’ll be taking a look at the history surrounding Salford’s past and present railway stations and their impact on Greater Manchester, the North-West, and the United Kingdom. From Salford Priors to the ongoing regeneration of Salford Central, this series will explore the untold history around our railways, and recognise the significance they hold in Salford life.

Tucked away between the bustle of the M602, and the winding Vicarage Grove sits the tranquil platforms of Eccles Train Station. Adorned with blooming flower bunches and colourful creations by local children, Eccles Station provides a hidden haven of rich history.

After officials decided to create a railway from Liverpool to Manchester in 1830 for commercial reasons, the route Eccles Station sits on was opened on 15th September that year.

Primarily created for commercial reasons, the route also provided attractive journey times between the two cities, much shorter times than that of canal or road. The railway became the first …