Stockport

There is a lot of change going at the present time. There is no central bus station anymore. However, signage does help someone find the right bus stop. I'm very critical with regard to public wheelchair accessible toilets. The single that did exist was at the bus station, which is now a commercial building being constructed at the present time. Granted, there are some businesses like McDonald's that do have wheelchair and disabled persons toilets. However, it's my experience that they are often closed. Sadly, due to austerity measures, some of the big names, such as C & A, Marks and Spencer, and some smaller businesses shut in recent times. What shops there are pretty decent with the likes of Primark and the reinvigorated shopping centre with the likes of Waterstones and others offering shopping opportunities there for we consumers. There are other attractions, such as the WW2 bomb shelters, and there are architectural attractions, e.g., old buildings, bridges, and so on. In particularthe magnificent railway arches which, honestly, impossible to miss! Sort out the public disabled persons toilet Stockport Council, please! That is why I rated Stockport 4 stars and not five.

1st train journey this millennium. My last was as an able bodied passenger, this time I'm disabled. Station has decent parking & drop off/pick up point. Was as clean as a train station can be. Usual grime but no rubbish. Staff were fantastic and helpful. Big shout out to Tom who advised me and assisted me on to the train. Exactly the sort of person you want in a customer facing role. All the staff were excellent but he was above and beyond.

Arrived an hour before my train departed so I could grab a drink but was told I couldn’t go through with my 1st class ticket until 20mins before my train departed. Absolutely no where to sit outside the barrier before you get in. I won’t be traveling from here again. Good luck to any food & drink vendors if this is the policy.

Arrived at the rail station and walked to Mersey Square. The precinct was busy (school holidays just started). A lot of it is under cover. Building work in the centre for improvements. A variety of shops, and up the brew is the large undercover market. Much to see and find.

Well located station with good service. My train to London was delayed, and customer service was keeping us up to date