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W O R K
Why are there so many stations in
S H E E T
Manchester’s city centre?
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Manchester’s city centre is a bustling place. There are lots of different types
Commuters go into the city centre to work. To get there, some use the
of activities taking place there every day. Bus, rail and tram stations can be
railways. When travelling by train, commuters need to know where they are
found close to these centres of activity, making them convenient for the
going and at what stations they will be able to change trains. GMPTE
travelling public to use. Every day thousands of shoppers, visitors, business
provides rail users with a simple route map of the local railway network as
people and workers use the bus, rail or tram services for different reasons.
shown in Map A.
Greater Manchester Rail Network
1. What reasons do people have for visiting the city centre each day?
Map A
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2. Name the different types of stations found in Manchester city centre.
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3. On Map A, mark in red the nearest rail station to where you live.
4. Use Map A to name the two important railway stations in the city
centre?
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5. On Map A, underline in blue,the railway stations at Bolton,
Rochdale, Ashton-under-Lyne, Wigan, Stockport, Oldham, Salford,
Altrincham and the one at Manchester airport.

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