ABOUT GREENGATE
Greengate is the new name for an area that encompasses the historic core of medieval Salford, where it started at the crossing point across the River Irwell to Manchester. Named after the main historic street that runs through the area to the river, Greengate also includes the site of Exchange Railway station, renowned for having the world's longest railway platform.
Although Exchange Station no longer exists, the railway line creates a natural divide across the Greengate area as a whole, and the part of the area along the riverside, facing Manchester cathedral, will be known as Greengate Embankment.
