Manchester Victoria will remain silent on the anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack

Manchester Victoria will observe a moment of silence on Wednesday 22 May as station staff and rail users pay tribute to the victims and survivors who continue to be affected by the Manchester Arena attack.

There will be a minute’s silence during a special memorial service at 12 noon, led by Railway Chaplain Mike Roberts.

A second minute of silence will take place at 22:31 to mark the moment of the attack.

Craig Harrop, regional director for the North 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 all those affected by what happened that night.”

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

At Manchester Victoria, an area near the soldiers’ gate within the station has become a place for people to reflect and pay personal tributes.

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