Station Details for Salford Central

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Station Accessible information

Step-free category:
- Category B Station
- Mobility scooter friendly with a Northern Permit
Ramped access to platforms and ticket office. Whilst these ramps are step free, they are quite steep.
Recent works at the station have improved the stepping distance between the train and the platform.
April/May 2025, there is currently work taking place at the station that means assistance may not be available, please contact the customer experience team for alternative support if you require it. 0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560, station will have assistance staff available in late June 25
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
: B3
Helpline:
We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
Help Points: 1
Induction Loop: Induction loops are throughout this station
Accessible Toilets: Yes
Changing Places: No
Staff Assistance:
- Available
Train Ramp: Ramps are kept at this station to provide assistance
Wheelchairs Available: No
Passenger Assistance:
- Ticket Office
  Hours on National Rail Enquiries website. Outside staffed hours seek assistance from conductor on your train service or call customer support team.
Drop-off / pick-up points:
Accessible ticket counters:
- Ticket Office, Lower Concourse
  There are ticket counters here
  There is a Low-Level counter here
  There are induction loops indicated at the low and high level counters
  There are ticket machines here
  There is space in front of the ticket machine to manoeuvre a wheelchair
  The controls are at a suitable height for wheelchair users
Accessible ticket machines:
- Ticket Office, Lower Concourse. There is space in front of the ticket machine to manoeuvre a wheelchair. The controls are at a suitable height for wheelchair users
Printed local info:
Announcements: Announcements are made both visually and audibly
Customer service notes:
08002006060

Station General information

Station operator: Northern
Ticket office:
- Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 06:25-19:35
- Sunday Unavailable
Ticket machines:
- Ticket Office, Lower Concourse
Collect online booked tickets: Yes
London fare zone:
Oyster card:
Smartcard: Yes
Contactless cards: No
Sheltered waiting available: Yes
Waiting rooms:
First class lounge: No
Staffing level: Full Time
Information from staff:
Staff assistance:
- Available
Toilets:
- Accessible Toilet, Upper Concourse by Ticket Barriers. This toilet is accessed with a RADAR key. The toilet entry handles may be operated by most people
- Accessible Toilet, Upper Concourse by Lift Lobby. This toilet is accessed with a RADAR key. The toilet entry handles may be operated by most people
Baby changing available: Yes
Transport links:
- Replacement Bus.
  Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Chapel Street.
  What3words - Towards Manchester – note.famed.stone & towards Wigan – froth.blitz.bland
- Bus.
  Located on both sides of New Bailey Street for buses to Bolton, Eccles and Piccadilly Gardens. Maximum distance 120 yards/110m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Underground.
  GMPTE 0161 228 7811
CCTV available: Yes
WiFi available:
Refreshments:
Shops:
Luggage storage: No
Lost property: Yes
ATM machine: No
Currency exchange: No
Postbox: No
Defibrillator available: No
Trolleys available: No
Cycle storage: Compounds
Car parks:
Taxi rank available: No
Customer information screens:
- Announcements

Station lift information

Platform 1 - Status: Unknown - Lift status unknown
Platform 2 - Status: In service - Lift is currently available