Date: 14/10/2015

Plans to connect Manchester^s two biggest railway stations have received High Court backing despite claims they will damage a key part of rail history.
The Ordsall Chord will link Piccadilly and Victoria but has 30 ^heritage assets^ on the route.
Critics focused on the former Liverpool Road station - a terminus on the world^s first passenger railway which opened in 1830 - which will be cut off.

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Ordsall Chord: Rail link plans backed by High Court despite protest

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Plans to connect Manchester's two biggest stations receive High Court backing despite claims they will damage a key part of world railway history.

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A map showing the location of the proposed Ordsall Chord. See news item.
Location: Ordsall Chord
Company: Ordsall Chord (Network Rail)
20/11/2012 Network Rail

An artist's impression showing one of the proposals for the Ordsall Chord. See news item.
Location: Ordsall Chord
Company: Ordsall Chord (Network Rail)
20/11/2012 Network Rail

A1 no 60163 'Tornado' at the head of the Royal Train having recently arrived from Preston at Manchester Liverpool Road station, now part of the Museum of Science and Industry. The photo is taken from Lower Byrom Street looking west through the gates of the museum. The chimneys on the roof of the building behind the loco are part of the station building.
Location: Manchester Liverpool Road
Company: Liverpool and Manchester Railway
04/02/2010 John McIntyre

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