Stafford–Manchester line

The Stafford–Manchester line is a major railway line branching from the West Coast Main Line serving Stafford, Stone, Stoke-on-Trent, Kidsgrove, Congleton, Macclesfield, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport and Manchester.

Stafford–Manchester line
Overview
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleCheshire
Greater Manchester
Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent
West Midlands (region)
North West England
Service
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)Avanti West Coast
CrossCountry
East Midlands Railway
London Northwestern Railway
Northern Trains
Rolling stockClass 220 Voyager
Class 323
Class 331 Civity
Class 350 Desiro
Class 390 Pendolino
History
Opened1848
Technical
Line length53.9 miles (86.7 km)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Route map

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