Brooklands Tram Stop is a Metrolink station in Brooklands, Trafford, on the Altrincham Line. It was previously Brooklands Railway Station from 1859 until 1991.

History

Brooklands Railway Station

Brooklands Railway Station opened on 1st December 1859 as part of Manchester South Junction and Altrincham Railway.[1][2]

The British Railways Board withdrew all passenger services at Brooklands Railway Station from 24th December 1991 onwards, effectively closing it. A replacement bus service was in operation from 27th December 1991 until the future opening of the Metrolink tram stop.[3]

Sources

  1. The Guardian, 30th November 1859, Page 1.
  2. Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser, 3rd December 1859, Page 1.
  3. Manchester Evening News, 1st November 1991, Page 54.