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Manchester Airport station, Greater Manchester·In developmentRail
Manchester Airport Station Upgrade
- StageKier appointed principal contractor; works due to start 6 December 2026
- Value£115m
- Next milestoneFirst stage on Sunday 6 December 2026 (one-day station closure); weekend closures in 2027; programme to run to mid-2028
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: First stage on Sunday 6 December 2026 (one-day station closure); weekend closures in 2027; programme to run to mid-20282 November 2026 · previously: The first stage begins on Sunday 6 December 2026, when the station closes for one day.
- Stage: Kier appointed principal contractor; works due to start 6 December 20262 November 2026 · previously: Contract awarded (Kier, £54m, announced 8 October 2026); works start December 2026
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