Trains
Greater Manchester has a rail network of 142 route miles with 98 stations, forming a central hub to the North West rail network.
Train services are provided by private operators and run on the national rail network which is owned and managed by Network Rail. If you wish to contact any of these companies directly, refer to our contact list.
Information for train journeys within the Greater Manchester County can be obtained from the GMPTE Journey Planner.
Information for longer distance rail journeys is available from the National Rail web site.
Prices and online tickets are available from The Trainline web site.
Oldham Loop Line Closure
In order to begin work on the expansion of the Metrolink tram network, train services on the Oldham Loop Line will cease after the last train on 3 October 2009. Click here for more information
Leaflet: Do you know the password for free travel?
Free travel on Metrolink tram services within the City Zone.
Local Station Adoption Scheme
Click here for more details
Leaflet: How's my train running?
A 24-hour automated service that tells you what time the next trains are and if there are any delays.