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Walkden Station’s long-awaited revamp is finally getting serious momentum — new CGI visuals reveal what’s coming, but the journey hasn’t been smooth. After nearly 10 years of planning, funding since 2019, and pandemic delays, engineers now face a major hurdle: the station sits atop a former mining site with unstable ground. Drilling and careful planning are underway to safely lay foundations. Locals, who’ve waited nearly two decades for these accessibility upgrades, are frustrated but hopeful. Work could begin next summer, lasting 17–20 weeks (possibly up to 30), with temporary closures and transport alternatives in place. The goal? To make travel easier, safer, and more inclusive for everyone.

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