Date: 09/11/2017

We took a look at the Ordsall Chord which will carry services between Piccadilly and Victoria from next month.
The M.E.N was given an exclusive trains-eye view of the £85m project. Aimed at slashing railway congestion and allowing for faster trains and more frequent services, it will make way for future east-west links

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We took a look at the Ordsall Chord which will carry services from next month

Manchester Evening News

The M.E.N was given an exclusive trains-eye view of the £85m project. Aimed at slashing railway congestion and allowing for faster trains and more frequent services, it will make way for future east-west links

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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

The new Ordsall Chord, nearing completion, as seen from what is now the boundary of the Museum of Science and Industry on 8th October 2017. Liverpool Road station is immediately behind the camera with the now severed main line connection crossing the grey bridge in the foreground.
Location: Ordsall Chord
Company: Ordsall Chord (Network Rail)
08/10/2017 Mark Bartlett

A view of the almost complete viaduct over the River Irwell on the Ordsall Chord on 18 September 2017. Since my last visit the trackwork has been completed over the viaduct and is connected up to the existing lines at both ends of the chord.
Location: Ordsall Chord
Company: Ordsall Chord (Network Rail)
18/09/2017 John McIntyre

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