The Forgotten Story of Manchester Exchange Station!
Once a bustling railway hub, Manchester Exchange Station was a key player in Britain’s railway history, linking major cities like Liverpool, Leeds, Hull, and Newcastle. It even held the title for Europe’s longest railway platform at 2,238 feet (682 meters)!
But despite its importance, it was closed in 1969, leaving behind nothing but memories and a few traces of its existence. So, what happened? Why did this grand station disappear?
🔍 In this video, we explore:
✔️ The birth of Manchester Exchange in 1884 🚆
✔️ How it became home to Europe’s longest platform 📏
✔️ The devastating impact of World War II bombings 💣
✔️ Why it closed in 1969 despite its popularity ❌
✔️ The secret newspaper trains that kept running until the 1980s! 🗞️
💡 Manchester Exchange Station is more than just an abandoned railway – it’s a piece of Britain’s forgotten past.
👉 Have you ever heard of Manchester Exchange Station? Should more of its legacy have been preserved? Let us know in the comments! 💬
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