Manchester Victoria to remain silent on anniversary of Manchester Arena attack

Manchester Victoria will remain silent on Wednesday May 22 as station staff and rail users pay their respects to the victims and survivors who continue to be affected by the Manchester Arena attack.

There will be a minute’s silence at a special memorial service at midday, which will be led by railway chaplain Mike Roberts.

A second minute of silence will take place at 10:31 p.m. to mark the moment of the attack.

Craig Harrop, Northern Regional Director in the North West, said: “The Manchester Arena attack has had a lasting impact on staff and customers at Manchester Victoria station.

“As we mark the seventh anniversary of the attack, we remember the 22 victims and everyone affected by what happened that night. »

In 2022, a permanent memorial called The Glade of Light was unveiled between Manchester Cathedral and Chetham’s School of Music to serve as a focal point of remembrance in the city.

In Manchester Victoria, an area near Soldiers’ Gate within the station has become a place where people can reflect and pay personal tributes.

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