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  • Series 3,
• 30/08/2025

#4 - Why one platform at Stretford is wider than the other

Stretford's inbound platform takes up an unusual amount of space: the platform is about 11 metres wide, over three times what is normal for the Metrolink. Here's why the platform is like this today, and why the layout wasn't intentional.

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