Northenden railway station was located in the southern part of Manchester, England. It was built by the Stockport, Timperley and Altrincham Junction Railway (ST&AJ) and was opened for both passenger and goods traffic on 1 February 1866.
From 15 August 1867 the ST&AJ became part of the Cheshire Lines Committee (CLC). From 1 January 1923 the CLC was jointly owned by the London and North Eastern Railway (two-thirds ownership) and the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (one-third ownership). However, the CLC continued to retain its separate identity and management.
Some official railway timetables described the station as Northenden for Wythenshawe because the station lay between and served the two districts. It was situated between the road overbridges at Sharston Road and Longley Lane.
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