Rochdale Rail Corridor

Rochdale Rail Corridor is an ambitious scheme to revitalise neighbourhoods throughout Rochdale by building homes and workspace near to the Borough’s five railways stations. There are huge advantages to building near train stations. Commuting by train reduces carbon emissions, and people who live near stations tend to walk or cycle, further cutting environmental footprints while improving health. Living near a station allows more residents to work in Central Manchester or other parts of the region and also enjoy the quality of life advantages of living in Rochdale, which benefits the local economy.

The Station Gateway ill lead to an exciting new development at the former Central Retail Park. Willmott Dixon will be delivering a mix of energy efficient high quality modern homes and an apartment building aspiring to achieve Net Zero Carbon and highly sustainable design standards. The scheme will feature a new linear park, a community hub and a commercial space. On the doorstep of the train station, commuting into Manchester will only take 13 minutes or alternatively wandering into the new Rochdale Riverside shopping centre will only take 10 minutes.

Station Gateway

As part of the Rail Corridor scheme, Station Gateway will offer a new, more welcoming entry point to Rochdale for visitors and residents.

It will improve the sense of arrival, and - as the name suggests - provide a fitting getaway to the heritage, retail and leisure attractions of Rochdale town centre. Station Gateway plans include:

• A new, more welcoming platform and station experience

• The creation of a new Station Platform Park

• A new pedestrian square to provide arrival, community and event space

• A clear sense of place and wayfinding

• A gateway node to the wider region

• An interchange between transport modes