Engineer's Line References (ELRs)

Mileages

Last update 8 June 2026

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Mileages are given in the form miles.chains unless stated otherwise. Figures prefixed with ≈ are approximate, those in parentheses are not on this route but are given for reference. Reference to 'start'/'end' of an asset are as read down the page.

PPA Philips Park (Miles Platting) and Ashburys Branch

PPA1 Phillips Park No 1 Junction to Ardwick Junction (Ardwick Branch)

   1.58	West Curve Junction with MVL1
   1.79	Philips Park sidings
   2.07	Philips Park South Junction with PPP2 (0.19)
   2.44	start of Medlock viaduct
   2.49	end of Medlock viaduct
   2.51	intersection bridge over Manchester Metrolink lines
   2.59	Beswick Branch Junction with BWK (0.00)
   3.08	Ancoats Junction with PPA2 (0.57)
   3.21	start of Ardwick viaduct
   3.41	end of Ardwick viaduct
   3.53	Ardwick Junction with CMP2 (188.18)