The Anonymous Widower

Manchester Victoria Station Is Nearly Finished

It’s getting to the point, where the upgrade of Manchester Victoria station is nearly finished.

It really does show how good design can take a dark dump and make it a place you are happy to visit. Unlike Manchester Piccadilly, which now looks very third-rate.

There’s lots of space and it’s only a short walk to the trams.

In my view the following needs to be done to finish Victoria.

• Walking maps around the station.
• The Metrolink could do with better maps and information.
• A few litter bins.
• Contactless bank card ticketing.

But then the devil is in the detail.

Manchester should start to realise that it will get lots of visitors, who won’t know their way around the city centre.

January 3, 2016 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Good Design, Manchester Victoria Station