Fool's Gold?
The much-vaunted Ordsall Chord, a new stretch of railway in central Manchester directly linking Deansgate and Manchester Victoria, certainly looks impressive.
However, directing so many trains along it to link up Manchester's two largest stations (Piccadilly & Victoria) contributed to the great May 2018 timetable meltdown, which is yet to be resolved. Further work may yet be required to achieve NR's dreams of connecting Picc & Vic via this viaduct...
Fool's Gold?
The much-vaunted Ordsall Chord, a new stretch of railway in central Manchester directly linking Deansgate and Manchester Victoria, certainly looks impressive.
However, directing so many trains along it to link up Manchester's two largest stations (Piccadilly & Victoria) contributed to the great May 2018 timetable meltdown, which is yet to be resolved. Further work may yet be required to achieve NR's dreams of connecting Picc & Vic via this viaduct...