Oldham Mumps tram stop

Oldham Mumps tram stop stands in the Mumps district of Oldham, a town in Greater Manchester. It is part of the Oldham and Rochdale Line on the Metrolink light-rail system. The area once had a heavy rail station that opened in 1847 and closed in 2009. A temporary Metrolink stop operated nearby from 2012 to 2014. The current permanent stop opened in January 2014 on the site of a former B&Q store. It also serves as a bus interchange, linking different parts of the town. The site has a long history tied to Oldham’s transport development. The original railway station was seven and a half miles north-east of Manchester Victoria. Its name comes from the local term ‘mumper’, an old word for a beggar. The station was difficult to reach, requiring a walk across a busy bypass and through a pedestrian underpass. After closure, the station canopy was saved and may be installed at Bury Bolton Street. The temporary stop helped maintain services during the line’s conversion to Metrolink. Visitors to Oldham Mumps tram stop find a modern transport hub with light-rail and bus connections. The stop is near the town centre, making it easy to reach other parts of Oldham. The area around the stop includes shops and services from the former B&Q site. The pedestrian underpass from the old railway station is no longer in use, but its memory remains. The stop reflects Oldham’s shift from heavy rail to modern public transport.