Failsworth railway station opened on 26 April 1881[1] and was situated in Failsworth, in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. It was notable for its wooden platforms[2]. The station was on the Oldham Loop Line 6 km (3.7 mi) north east of Manchester Victoria operated and managed by Northern Rail.
The station closed for the conversion of the line to Metrolink on 3 October 2009 and will re-open as Failsworth Metrolink station by March 2012[3].
Metrolink under construction
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Coordinates: 53°30′37″N 2°09′48″W / 53.5104°N 2.1634°W / 53.5104; -2.1634
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