Hurry up hurry up hurry up! |
Looking down the foggy platform. |
Wait, uhhhh, EXCUSE ME? |
Get outta here! |
Ridership: Normal ridership at Manchester is average for the Rockport Line, with 307 inbound riders per weekday. However, in the summer, that number spikes up a lot with people going to the beach.
Pros: It's accessible, it has free parking, and it's in a very good location as we'll soon see. That's about all that's good about it, though.
Cons: I really must complain about the shelter situation. So the outbound side gets the big wooden shelter with benches under it, while all the inbound side gets is a little hut with nothing under it? Yeah, that makes perfect sense. Did I mention the station gets packed in the summer? Also, it goes without saying, but the mini-highs are barebones and negatively affect the waiting experience for passengers. Finally, the level crossing situation is awful, and I would be very surprised if modern gates don't have the ability to allow trains to go through without stopping. Perhaps a renovation is needed.
Nearby and Noteworthy: The station is located right in downtown Manchester, which in itself looks like a lovely place, but that's not why it's in a good location. No, Manchester's true ace in the hole is that it's about a ten-minute walk from Singing Beach. That is a huge draw for it in the warmer months!
Final Verdict: 5/10
Okay, okay, the station is really a 4, but I'll throw in an extra point because it's so close to the beach. Seriously, though, this is not the kind of place summer passengers should be forced to wait at, let alone commuter passengers! At least put a bench under the tiny inbound shelter! Or heck, how about renovating the mini-highs and giving them shelter and a bench? Geez Louise, and the level crossings...don't get me started.
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can you review the Wollaston shuttle
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