Walkden Conservatives

Rail passengers received a boost today as it was announced that GMPTA and Northern Rail have agreed to fund a new PA system at Walkden station. Commuters with hearing difficulties will also benefit from improvements to the ticket office communication system.

Councillor Ian MacDonald, who represents Worsley ward and is GMPTA’s Salford spokesman, welcomed the improvements:

“The platforms at Walkden aren’t that near the ticket office so passengers can be a bit cut off while they’re waiting for a train, so I’m pleased that ticket office staff will be able to use the new public address system to make announcements on the platforms. I’m sure passengers with hearing difficulties will also appreciate the improvements we’re making in the ticket offices at stations along the line.”

Local Conservative Councillor Iain Lindley is also pleased with the investment. He said:

“These are small steps forward but they are nonetheless extremely welcome and will provide real improvements for passengers.

I’m glad that GMPTA and Northern Rail are beginning to recognise the work that is needed on the station. A big pat on the back should also go to the Friends of Walkden Station and the hard work they do in lobbying for station improvements on behalf of all station users - they have pushed station issues right up the agenda and they are starting to get results.”