A BRITISH town dubbed the UK’s answer to Berlin is set to get four new train stations.
The development, which is set to transform the area, has been outlined in £2.5billion plans.
Stockport has been called the “new Berlin” Credit: Getty Images
Council plans suggest the town could get four new train stations by 2042 Credit: Alamy
Stockport in Greater could be given four new hubs by 2042, according to new proposals.
Work is set to begin a new station in Cheadle within the next year, with impressions of what the development will look like available to view now.
The thriving town of Stockport has been called the “new ” by travel experts, with Time Out praising its “energy and creativity” and “fertile independent culture”.
Details of the upcoming plans for the buzzing area were outlined in an “ambitious” strategy from Stockport Council.
Work for a new Cheadle station will begin within a year Credit: Stockport.gov/Pell Frishmann
Locals have been given a glimpse at what the new station will look like Credit: Stockport.gov/Pell Frishmann
Improved train, tram and bus travel is promised with the potential for new stations at Stanley Green, High Lane and Adswood.
The project is set to be supported by a £2.5billion fund.
Councillor Grace Baynham told the Manchester Evening News : “We can create a transport system that not only meets the needs of today, but helps power a more ambitious, connected and sustainable future for Stockport.”
Documents shared by Stockport Council say: “Our aim is that scheme delivery will start at the station over the coming year, with TfGM [Transport for Greater Manchester] expected to take over operation and maintenance of the station site once the works are completed.
“We also have historically considered the potential for a new rail station at High Lane, with recognition to the impact this would have on Middlewood station, while a potential new rail station at Adswood on the Mid-Cheshire line is recognised to likely be dependent of future tram-train proposals.”
While there are also hopes to improve transport services to Manchester Airport, the upcoming development in Cheadle will provide services to Stockport, Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
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