{"text":"clean and spacious station with plenty of shop and staff  worthy covid restrictions   the narrow and high throughput areas have one was systems in place "}
{"text":"this  is manchesters main train station  with trains going to wide ranging parts of the uk  greater manchester  the north west and beyond  along with a metrolink station to connect to metrolink  a cab line where you can get a  black cab  has a pin  several restaurants  takeaway"}
{"text":"please tell people that the first 5 carriages of the train are unavailable instead of leaving without half the platform who are waiting for the train doors to open  we were left stranded in manchester after the staff didnt tell us which carriages were unavailable  we had to run"}
{"text":"only passed through a couple of times but always feels stressful  trains don t seem to run on time and its very crowded  with everything going on  just doesn t feel safe  too many people and not enough crowd managing for my liking even though it appears to have lots of staff and"}
{"text":"may not be able to avoid it  but this is a very efficient station with some impressive architecture  grand but also friendly  heard so much about it  just had to visit "}
{"text":"i am sat waiting on a family member to arrive  as i am doing so there is a member of staff who is letting people in and out of the platform  she is short with short reddish hair  just hearing how she is with members of the public put a smile on my face  so polite friendly and"}
{"text":"this is the major hub station for manchester and the north west  trains depart for all over the uk  across the north west and greater manchester  it has toilets  a pub  various restaurants  fast food outlets  a boots  wh smiths and even a bank  currently most of these are shut"}
{"text":"clean modern station offering great train service across the uk  nice shops and eateries too just in case you have to wait for the train"}
{"text":"always travel to manchester piccadilly station when visiting the city  the station is always clean and plenty of helpful and friendly staff around  plenty of places to grab a bite to eat or a drink  large board with train arrival   departure information on and always found our"}
{"text":"this station was easy to get around and in a good location near the city centre  there are clean toilet facilities "}
{"text":"this is everything one should expect from a modern transport interchange  there is a large screen providing clear information on forthcoming departures  in addition  there are plenty of eateries and cafes plus a few shops  this serves manchester well"}
{"text":"a busy functional station that is busy and has a good vibe  changing platforms is quite easy and useful"}
{"text":"after having my train cancelled from wigan northwestern i diverted to wall gate which went to victoria jumped in a cab only for the main road to be closed so 2 mins late for connection from piccadilly  made my way to platform 6 which looked as though the train was still on the"}
{"text":"good train station  but nothing special  like most of the uk big city train station  the mill bar   kitchen is a must visit "}
{"text":"moving walkways make it so much easier to carry luggage and get around the massive station  there are loads and loads of coffee shops and restaurants  etc attached to it it and huge board just as you go in making arrival times clear  plenty of seating for waiting "}
{"text":"great station servicing other major cities  now hosts a number of good eateries and bars  just in case you are waiting for your connection"}
{"text":"very good station with plenty of shops and bars  manchester city seems to start and end at this station  does the main street go on after the station  we can t get to the other end "}
{"text":"has a lot of good shops and places to eat  very local to literally everything in town  great visit  very efficient"}
{"text":"this is a very large train station in manchester city centre  trains go to large parts of the country including london  also a range of regional services across greater manchester and beyond  it has cafes  restaurants a pub  food outlets  a sainsburys and boots  wh smiths and a"}
{"text":"i use piccadilly station fairly often and i m ashamed to admit i d never stopped to investigate and admire the victory over blindness sculpture at the main entrance  also  there s a free bus that does two routes around the city  it s yellow and you ll see it as you reach the"}
{"text":"very busy train station in manchester central with a great sculpture outside of war veterans whom are blind  interesting station modern and extremely busy with seating areas to wait for your trains and lots of small cafes and eating places to get snacks before you travel "}
{"text":"great train station  everything is well signposted so easy to find correct platforms  exits etc  very organised taxi rank on leaving the station too  there are many shops inside the train station  places to eat and a variety of different places fir coffee to choose from  a"}
{"text":"a large station with good restaurants including tgi friday  carlucchios  a pub  easy access to taxis and 14 platforms  organisation is good  boards are easily seen and the staff are helpful "}
{"text":"it s a station  but some reasonable places to grab a coffee etc and helpful staff  good information  huge though so know where you re heading before you set off "}
{"text":"we had booked from manchester to london euston via virgin trains station is fairly big   lots of shops and easy to navigate information displayed all over station about 10 min from manchester cbd"}
{"text":"easy too find very helpful people and easy too find platforms and get tickets easy too get too and plenty of forcilities"}
{"text":"i have been here a few times and it is straight forward once you get off the train to get outside  there are a couple of exits but it is well marked up with plenty of people on hand to help "}
{"text":"picadilly station always seems to be very busy  as the trains come and go  there still seems to be a huge number of people in or around the station foyer area  i try to get away from the place as soon as my train arrives and arrive back for return as near to departure time as"}
{"text":"this station look to be busy all the time but the layout is easy to use and the location within the city good  if you want there are few hotels close by "}
{"text":"you can forget how old and huge this station is sometimes especially as you breeze on through it rapidly  aided by travellators  but it does continue to retain the character and history of bygone times  next time you re here do give yourself an extra 5 mins to have a look"}
{"text":"manchester piccadilly is a very large  modern and very busy station  far too busy with most people rushing about here there and everywhere  yes there is plenty of shopping to be had along with a large variety of restaurants and bars  makes you wonder at times is this a railway"}
{"text":"the price is still at 4  children below the age of 4  travels free  there are a lot of shops around the train station itself "}
{"text":"you can get anywhere you need to go from here but it is so busy  clean station with lots of food and shops while you await  good signage and assistance for lost americans "}
{"text":"always look forward to involving this station in travel plans  great signs and display boards  plenty to do if you have time to spare  great selection of outlets  friendly and helpful staff and very clean "}
{"text":"this station more than makes up for the tradional wet welcome you often get in manchester  there s pretty well everything you need on site from comfy seats to smart restaurants  helpful signage and staff and  if you re pushing the boat out  so to speak  the first class lounge is"}
{"text":"airy and modern station with lots of outlets to catch a bite to eat  well catered for the weary traveller and the buoyant one  clear signage and courteous staff  look after your possessions though  could be a treasure trove for the pick  pocketer  also watch out for the down at"}
{"text":"station is fine  however the people at the ticket gates need to be told how to be properly behave  i was almost ordered by a guy at the ticket gates  wearing his yellow jacket  to show him my ticket  while he was sitting there  chewing his gum  he did not even wait for me to"}
{"text":"a very modern station  easy to navigate and clean as a whistle  plenty outlets to pass your time a place for manchester to be proud of "}
{"text":"us old farts used the train to visit manchester for the christmas markets  arriving at piccadilly  despite being so busy  it s well laid out and signed  you can t really get lost  we left manchester before our pre booked tickets time   the staff helped us re book without any"}
{"text":"arrived at the train station thats in need of a facelift  homeless people all around and rail security just ignore it for some reason  not a welcoming view for visitors to manchester is it  arrived in london to find a much better station  euston   virgin lounge at manchester"}
{"text":"if taking the train   this is really the place to be    you can see all connections and get a picture and plan your future trips within the cities   "}
{"text":"busy station with pretty good signage and some decent food and essential retail outlets  there if you need it "}
{"text":"well organised and easy to get around  we had a family ticket and didn t know how to use it  so the the steward helped us  train left on time  we had enough time to shop which are located very close to the platform"}
{"text":"excellent shops  well organised and easy to get around  especially as we had 3 huge suitcases  had just enough time to shop and hardly any distance to get to platform"}
{"text":"huge station  note if your platform 13 or 14 its not in the main station but right at the back so dont leave it till the last minute as quite a distance  plenty of shops  eateries and seating whilst you wait  upstairs is warm if your waiting a while"}
{"text":"we arrived into manchester on sunday 7th july  stayed overnight nearby and departed again on monday 8th july to the airport  it is always busy there  most trains arrive and depart on time  there is plenty of things to do whilst your there  eat or shop "}
{"text":"for our visit to manchester  we both arrived in the city and departed from the city  on trains at the manchester piccadilly railway station  we also stayed at a hotel located just across the road from this railway station and visited the station a couple of times during our"}
{"text":"a busy station but appears well organised and clean  eateries and shops and plenty of seating  never had to show a ticket either arriving or departing "}
{"text":"this is a busy station and the facilities are now very good indeed  firstly  the electronic board with details of the destinations and times in alphabetical order is something you don t get in many places  secondly  there are now many places to eat and drink  thirdly  there"}
{"text":"i travel regularly through picadilly and it is one of the least stressful stations i use  ticket services and controls always work  for me at least  and there is a useful array of shops in the entrance hall  not just fast food   i particularly like being able to access the"}
{"text":"just a well organised train station with all the amenities and services one can expect  very good on the food side "}
{"text":"lovely train station    easy access from the airport to the station  the archecture of the building is so nice  the modern touches only help to enhance the building  very friendly staff to offer assistance and or directions"}
{"text":"following a revamp this is now a pleasant place to spend time waiting for friends or travel  retail shops  cafes and bars surround the light airy concourse"}
{"text":"this is the main railway station in the city and as far as railway stations go it is a good place  spacious  well designed  information readily available  clean and a reasonable selection of shops and food options "}
{"text":"i ve used piccadilly numerous times and it s always a very busy station  there are good shops etc nearby to pass away waiting for the train "}
{"text":"we had a one day stay in manchester and arrived at 7am  the station is large and very crowded but was easy to use and we ll marked"}
{"text":"been couple times and there are large boards to direct you as well as staff  everything is on one level re trains so easy to negotiate"}
{"text":"got the train to manchester piccadilly to get the tram to bury  this was our 2nd time at this train station we came in at a different part this time  but realised where we were after its so manic there we were bit overwhelmed because of all the people  the people on the doors"}
{"text":"this train station has trains going to most parts of the uk from manchester  various railway companies use this station including virgin  northern rail and many others  it has free toilets for passengers  a large wh smiths  banks  various food outlets  on the top floor a"}
{"text":"been to piccadilly 3 times now and find it a great station all the platforms are parallel and you just go through the relevant door "}
{"text":"this is a busy main station for manchester linking to the metro downstairs  there are a number of shops but not enough seating considering how busy the place is  some of the platforms  13   14  are some distance from the main station "}
{"text":"i was buying tickets to liverpool south parkway to then get a bus to liverpool airport and the self service machines were giving me a ticket option of 14 poundsi decided to check in the counter and i got it for 5 pounds so i really suggest going to the counter instead of the"}
{"text":"bright  clean station with clear signage  a good range of shops and clean toilets on the same level as the trains "}
{"text":"large  well maintained station with easy access to the airport and many other locations  it has plenty of ticket machines "}
{"text":"the ongoing redevelopment of this station is ideal for the first thing that visitors get of this vibrant city  there are a number of leisure outlets  with both restaurants  tgi fridays and carluccios  plus coffee shops providing a relaxed atmosphere  in addition there are a"}
{"text":"the good        it is a super light  bright  modern and super large station serving just about all points of the compass  the bad       if your train is departing from platforms 13 or 14 then arrive early or you will not make it        the distance is a super long way involving"}
{"text":"lets not forget this is a train station  the toilets are now free but its not long ago that you had to pay 30p  it has shops and other bits and pieces but they know they are a manopoly so they dont try very hard and the prices reflect this "}
{"text":"this is a lovely old traditional brick built railway station with modern touches  i e  good toilets and a water stream for filling your own bottles  loads of cafes  shops and cash points  good seating  but lack of litter bins meant that everyone leaves their sandwich wrappers"}
{"text":"with great trains and food places this is an amazing station  that anyone can go to and get a train to where ever   "}
{"text":"very good organised  each information got immediately  for any information i needed  didn t need any additional person "}
{"text":"a lovely station  easy to navigate around  friendly staff  clean  plenty of shops  well worth a visit "}
{"text":"easy to navigate  staff were helpful   saw one helping a senior get to platform that had changed at last minute  clean and good food options "}
{"text":"you wouldn t expect a train station to be able to impress you but manchester piccadilly station did that  we were on a very tight schedule as we had just a few hours of layover at the airport and we decided to get out and see the city a little  anxious to get back to the airport"}
{"text":"really good station well organised  staff friendly and helpful and really good choice of shops and eating places  been through quite a few times and always felt comfortable  good links to bus and tram services only a short walk and again staff helpful "}
{"text":"we like going to piccadilly  trains are always on time  great facilities  food  bars  charging units and free toilets "}
{"text":"piccadilly is the major station of manchester and a very busy bustling place  always busy with a good selection of stores and eating places "}
{"text":"its a busy   bustling station that has been renovated over the years   now boasts a number of shops  cafes   fast food outlets  the metro link is in the basement where you can access the tram network   travel all over the city   the greater manchester area "}
{"text":"we had to wait 5 hours omg horrible experience but go if you want to  this is just an opinion       "}
{"text":"meeting friends off their train  having not set foot on the station for some years  i was amazed at how the station has changed  busy with 14 platforms  clear timetable boards  good general signage and a clean concourse  however  i feel there s rather more cafes   shops than is"}
{"text":"i was helped to my seat by a member of the stations staff which was very helpful to me i had a coffee before boarding the train back to hull"}
{"text":"visited on friday 10th may  we arrived on a train from york which came in on platform 13 14 and then had to connect with a train to hereford  it was easy to get from one platform to another as it is clearly signposted and we made the connection with plenty of time to spare "}
{"text":"we used this station several times and it was always packed  with people  leave plenty of time to find your train  there are lifts available if youre travelling with suitcases  prams or wheelchairs  theres also a left luggage office "}
{"text":"we arrived at piccadilly station for a two week stay in the city for the manchester international festival  it was a great sight therefore to see the station concourse resplendent in posters for the coming events  a busy  bustling station  full of cafes and timetable boards  we"}
{"text":"there were so many choices  it was great  and there were plenty of seats in the concourse if you were still waiting for your train  i was there for the emergency drill  well done "}
{"text":"i found that trying to find my way from the station to be very frustrating due to the lack of signage to places people may want to visit  like the arena or victoria station  there also did not seem to be sufficient staff at the ticket desks resulting in fairly long queues even"}
{"text":"enjoyed the first class lounge facility where the departures indicator was easily viewed and the drinks provisions were plentiful  with a good range of small snacks  and  clean  "}
{"text":"it s a busy but souless railway station with everything overpriced from parking to food  there s not enough seating on the concourse and somehow they have managed to turn the newish entrance into a taxi congested slum  if you cant avoid just grin and bare it "}
{"text":"i like manchester piccadilly station  its easy to get around  lots of bars  cafes and supermarkets  but i don t agree with them charging for toilets  upper crust snack bar used to do excellent baguettes and a great flat white but not anymore  5 for a baguette with no butter or"}
{"text":"arrived at the train station it was clean and tidy staff were helpful and assisted me to find my way out of the station"}
{"text":"large central station situated 10 min from city centre  metrolink also runs from here lots signage and can be confusing getting out and finding hotel etc"}
{"text":"i was going abroad and had to endure huge crowds to get onto the airport shuttle trains this is one of the busiest railway stations you need strength during mornings evenings and rush hour "}
{"text":"trained in from london for the weekend  easy to navigate station  plenty of places to stop for a quick snack "}
{"text":"vicky was really helpful  on time with information  brought a truck to transport all luggage and 3 people with mobility issues  took us straight to coach  loaded all the luggage on  fixed a ramp in place for easier access to train  made sure we found our seats she did all this"}
{"text":"manchester piccadilly a very good station is a very good railway station with all facilities and cafe and food staff is very good and helpful"}
{"text":"a very busy station with most platforms alongside each other  however the change of platform for manchester airport is fairly long winded and not well signposted  taking you to the upper floor  and then out the back and down a floor  that said  the main concourse is vast and"}
{"text":"at the end of the day   just another station   but with good connections and good services  also close to city centre "}
{"text":"this is a very busy station  it has lots of different places to grab a hot drink  and a snack  as well as a boots etc   you can get straight on to the metro link from here "}
{"text":"first time in manchester piccadilly station for some years and was pleased to find it much improved  everything worked well "}
{"text":"this train station serves large parts of the uk  and destinations across greater manchester and the north west of england  the main concourse has links to most platforms  others can be accessed by travelators and interconnecting platforms  you go downstairs for the metrolink"}
{"text":"still looking good after the major makeover  easy interchange with other transport modes and other facilities fine  dont miss the fabulous statue outside the main entrance "}
{"text":"loved it to be honest  central location  easy access and smooth  have a lot to do inside and fast access in and out"}
{"text":"open planed different shops  wish they had pest control pigeons flying in chancing their luck staff are miserable and under staffed  apart from that very good looks futuristic  needs more seats and service informations needs to keep up with live information as is it is slow one"}
{"text":"this is the main manchester rail station  it is light and airy  unlike victoria station  unfortunately  owing to it s footprint  it is impossible to enlarge but much has been done in the concourse area by ingenious use of shopping storage space  ii looks as though it is a large"}
{"text":"use manchester piccadilly railway station on a regular basis each time we visit manchester  recommend it  a large main line station that has everything that you would expect or require whilst undertaking your journey  restaurants  shops  bars  coffee shops  fast food outlets "}
{"text":"we spotted this carluccios as we were walking through piccadilly station  a warm welcome from the staff when we arrived  the service was quick  we had the 11 95 two course menu  the portions were generous  well presented   tasty  it certainly doesnt feel you are in a station "}
{"text":"clean looking station with plenty of shops and places to eat  a bit overpriced  but aren t they all  the statues of seven blind soldiers from the first world war situated outside was an amazing addition "}
{"text":"arriving at the station over with too much time to kill  i spoke to information and they directed me to the virgin ticket office  thought this was meant for everyone  they don t care if not travelling virgin  told by one lady cost to change ticket to an earlier train  later"}
{"text":"very clean and nice stations we have 3 wellcher and they give us a big help relly the staff is amazing and helpfull"}
{"text":"usual uk station standards  sunday morning so half closed  lack of bins while plenty of stores for snacks and coffee"}
{"text":"trains to destination in uk   large  efficient  proper signages  restaurants  cafe all around groceries  bank  atms "}
{"text":"disappointed that there is a lack of bins on both platforms that we used on our trip as well as a lack of bins near to costa and the shop  its just asking for litter  other than that a great station "}
{"text":"all the usual in this modernised train station  you can even grab a free bus outside the entrance for a tour around the city  "}
{"text":"staff not bothered about the drunken  rowdy fans who were fighting and endangering others "}
{"text":"as a station   this is a good one to use  however on saturday i wasn t impressed upon our return journey  we had the misfortune to end up sharing an hour long train journey with a huge amount of very drunk fans who caused mayhem on the train and left it in a disgusting mess"}
{"text":"today we went from london to manchester piccadilly and it was an easy arrival in manchester  the employees were very helpful "}
{"text":"no matter how often or how little you travel its super easy to find your way around the station  the staff are always there to help  its easy to find your platform  information desk  there are places to eat  its great "}
{"text":"arrived platform 13 around noon today  7 march 2019  the lift to the street from the concourse near this platform was out of order  the moving ramps to take people down from this location to the main concourse weren t moving  the escalators down   and up  to the taxi rank"}
{"text":"my train arrived here and departed too  it has shops and access to taxis which is very helpful  staff i encountered were pleasant  would be happy to use again"}
{"text":"nice station  shame about the staff  we had a nice pleasant wait for our train to glasgow with places to get refreshaments  the downside was on the platform with the unhelpful staff to get on the train by any means and any door  even though we had tickets for coach d  what a"}
{"text":"travelling for work today from stockton to south west wales  my initial train into piccadilly was 7 minutes late giving me 4 minutes to run with a huge case   other luggage  made it from platform 14 to platform 8  via lift   running  at 10 30 40 and called to the guard to wait"}
{"text":"we used the tram service quite a bit during our trip to manchester as it is so easy to use and such great value for money  also found staff ready to assist if we not sure of which zone we needed to pay for etc "}
{"text":"got in from euston london on a friday evening and left piccadilly on a monday morning as it seems the main railway station in manchester   very modern  with plenty of seats to wait for your train   also links to other networks and local metro systems   plenty of food places to"}
{"text":"one of the main stations  really easy to find  everything you need in terms of shops and toilets  helpful staff "}
{"text":"this station has undergone a major refurbishment in the last few years and is now one of the best regional stations  the large departure boards cover all destinations so it s easy to find where your train is leaving from  there s also a metro station below the main thoroughfare"}
{"text":"piccadilly train station we use a lot as an interchange for many other places we visit  and interlinks with the metro system where you can go to places like manchester airport  salford quays etc "}
{"text":"i like this station  trains are usually on time  there s boots and sainsbury s and other places to snack  i had to rush so many times to platforms 13 and 14  as i didn t know there s a special lift from parking side going straight there  a taxi rank is effort though with its"}
{"text":"a quite big train station with easy labeling  i could find my way easily  for long distance favour virgin trains "}
{"text":"lots of shops cafes on main concourse which is clean and well kept  our train was on the one through platform which is two moving walkways away and seems to have almost as many trains as the rest of the station  very congested  good access to metrolink tram network "}
{"text":"being a train station  there was no rushing nor hustling at all  people were walking about rather leisurely  going from place to place on slow pace  for food or whatever necessities  there are plenty of shops on the ground floor and the upper 2 levels "}
{"text":"this is a very busy station but it seems to be very well run  the staff we met and dealt with were very helpful and efficient   the signage etc is clear and directions were easy to follow   it is very well located obviously and was near our hotel   i will definetly be back to"}
{"text":"i have to use manchester piccadilly quite often on my commute from germany to sheffield  it is a very busy station but easy to navigate  the departures board is large and clear  there are plenty of food outlets and shops to pass the time  staff have always been friendly and"}
{"text":"this is one of my  local  stations when i visit the uk because a good friend of mine lives in manchester so i often pass through this station on my trips to the uk  it s a busy station but easy to navigate and find your way around  it is also ideally located within manchester"}
{"text":"an extremely busy train station  with many shops and eating areas  my train had unfortunately been cancelled although a very helpful customer services lady sorted out a replacement  despite only having 5 minutes to get to my platform i managed due to the station have moving"}
{"text":"i have been several times and found it to be a good experience  there are shops to suit everyone  the staff are very good and most platforms easy to get too other than 13 and 14 which is over side  there are lifts and escalators  there are ticket barriers at all platforms  easy"}
{"text":"this is a very busy train station  with train services across greater manchester  the north of england and to london  it has numerous shops including a boots  wh smiths  clothes shops and others  expensive food outlets  a sainsbury s  restaurant and a pub  the staff are"}
{"text":"toilets were very clean and the 30p charge was not in operation which is always good  i was greeted by a nice formation of 5 dyson hand dryers as i entered the facilities which gave me an instant felling of ease and i knew i was going to enjoy a top quality blow dry  highly"}
{"text":"well presented and easy to move from platform to platform  never a problem to use this station  well done"}
{"text":"this multi story station can appear intimidating but everything is well labeled and it is easy to find your way  lots of shops and cafes to grab a quick bite  we did lots of people watching while waiting for a train to liverpool "}
{"text":"this station is brill  they announce departures on time and the trains wait for everyone  theres a lot of shops and places to eat here im quite a person for the railway and this place is brill  i would say this station is way better than stockport station"}
{"text":"piccadilly station is a great transport hub close to the centre of manchester  theres plenty of shops and cafes and a free bus waiting outside to take you to your final destination"}
{"text":"as a modern main station in a huge city this station is very simple with one main exit leading in to the main road  friendly staff   plenty of notice boards to keep you informed  the pub is a bit pricey but there are plenty of others in the street outside  hassle free "}
{"text":"this is a very busy station  with not many staff members on hand to answer any questions  there are toilets  and lots of places to buy food  and drinks "}
{"text":"a good station now its been cleaned and modernised but now we have white lines yellow lines and red lines   you mustnt cross this one when trains go in   that one when trains stop another one when standing still and even writing on the floor saying wailing area  the place has"}
{"text":"had to spend a little bit of time here recently when visiting manchester  it is a really busy station but everything is well mapped out and staff are extremely helpful  numerous bars and cafes for refreshments available as well "}
{"text":"used the station on 9th december whilst visiting the christmas markets  much improved from when i was attending school in manchester  very clean  friendly staff and excellent notice boards to keep you informed  concessions are overpriced but that is the price you pay for"}
{"text":"great service from grazynka  i hope that is spelt correctly  busy bar and restaurant but made to feel very welcome at this busy time of the year  hats off to the team  really enjoyed the vibe  credit to the team al"}
{"text":"very busy and massive queue for taxis  metro link and trains all here  bit chaotic  the first class lounge is handy to sit in while you wait "}
{"text":"the disabled assistance is very good here  the staff got me on and off the train in my mobility scooter"}
{"text":"i travel to london for business once every year or two in the past 5 years  since tickets to and fro heathrow cost an arm and a leg  i have always landed in manchester international airport and then take a train to london or wherever i need to be for my business meetings  the"}
{"text":"my sister was travelling to bolton from stockport at 16 15 on 27th november  we waved her off at stockport station and found that she had left her handbag  phone  ticket  housekeys  money  in the waiting room  a virgin trains operatve made a call as our train to liverpool"}
{"text":"went to piccadilly from newton in the rush hour  carriage was busy but still found a seat  when we arrived it was very busy and in a lot of ways reminded me of euston station  the facilities are excellent and you can find everything you need  we didnt stop for a bite to eat "}
{"text":"what an anticlimax  the lounge is supposed to be a free perk of travelling first class on a virgin train  however  it was far from a perk  the place was filthy  it looked like the cleaners had been on strike since the opening of the lounge  the coffee was thick sludge and the cans in the fridge were wet and sticky with an unidentifiable substance  i would say make sure you have had your jabs before venturing into this area of piccadilly station  or even better  avoid this area at all costs "}
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{"text":"really like this station  clean with plenty of shops and eateries  clear departure boards and information  prefer this to euston at the other end of the line "}
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{"text":"ive used this place for thirty years  it has for the majority been a dump  now  revitalised it has a range of shop bars and eateries that make it actually a nice place to visit  good police presecence makes one feel secure and the barriers and staff make it an easy place to use"}
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{"text":"spacious and easy to navigate and access  plenty of staff to aid assistance as and when needed "}
{"text":"shops located around platforms   something for most tastes  short walk to city centre  "}
{"text":"this review is the subjective opinion of a tripadvisor member and not of tripadvisor llc"}
{"text":"as i said in the title this place has trains  announcements  shops of a limited variety and a large number of platforms "}
{"text":"easy to get around plenty of information boards  there are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat  only complaint is there is not much signage to guide you to the upstairs  we didn t realise it was there till we d purchased some sandwiches "}
{"text":"arrived at the platform with 3 minutes to spare only to find new turnstiles fitted on the platforms and the guys standing around the entrance no longer have ticket machines was told i had to get a ticket from the office before i could get on the platform qeued for 45 minutes and"}
{"text":"good station only thing they could make better use of the shops on walk way up and have better seating"}
{"text":"the station is the main transportation point of the area  it serves many lines and is very crowded  it has an interesting architecture style and an interesting statue in front "}
{"text":"i visited the station in search of hot food during a stay in manchester  there are a few options but ultimately sainsbury was the winner  after a long day it was a matter of what i could quickly carry back to the accommodation  the station is very presentable"}
{"text":"it is a railway station  trains leave from it  the reason i have written this review is that there is now a wonderful sculpture outside the entrance of ww1 soldiers following each other after being gassed  i am not sure if it is a permanent sculpture or just there at this time "}
{"text":"this score is for the blind statues outside piccadilly station as we didn t use the station itself  we saw it on the news and having a day off decided to go and see it  it was certainly thought provoking  what was good was the sign telling you about it was written in english and"}
{"text":"we arrived on a train from the lakes district we selected a hotel close to the station and were able to easily walk to it  that is the beauty of a central station  later we took a train to london and had no problem negotiating our way around the station "}
{"text":"easy to navigate but very busy  you have to pay for the toilet facilities and some platforms eg   13 to manchester airport may take up to 10 minutes to get to depending on how quick you can walk  but it is very close to picadilly gardens  5 min walk  and also links to free bus "}
{"text":"well maintained and as expected  information desk  ticket checkers  ticket counter all available and didn t face issue  it has display for schedule too "}
{"text":"really good experience of piccadilly station  it has been well modernised  information displays were clear and straightforward  easy access to trains  staff member on the barrier wasn t very helpful  but otherwise a great experience "}
{"text":"good taxi service available  well served with lifts and escalators  easy to navigate platforms with good clear signage  plenty of food options "}
{"text":"arrived here on a sunday evening after a 6 hour train journey and spent an hour waiting to join another family member  plenty of food places open and waiting areas to sit  taxis were easy to find and the platform layout easy to understand and staff helpful  on the way home  we"}
{"text":"manchester s busiest station  originally opened as store street station in 1842  and still having the original engineering structure above the platform  it has an apparently quite compact concourse  but there is a large upper floor with restaurants and a bar  and a lower level"}
{"text":"main station for south of manchester and many cross country services   links to tramway network  underneath    small concourse so can get busy   one or two areas if you walk the wrong way  away from city  not to great   but decent station with frequent services  "}
{"text":"great location  conveniently situated  efficient staff  good service  always use picadilly if possible when visting manchester"}
{"text":"i think not  nothing wrong with it but i wouldn t want to linger though people watching on a late friday  saturday night can be entertaining   there are always police loitering in the shadows in case of trouble  public address system is hopeless on the platforms which is"}
{"text":"big and spacious building  a major station with plenty of train routes  hosts services from six train operating companies  busiest station outside of london area  busy but comfy waiting room  and integrated with free bus services outside of the station for three routes to the"}
{"text":"i used to study in manchester several years back and this time i returned back to manchester  during my time in manchester  i used to take the train a lot and use manchester piccadilly station a lot  to be fair  not much has changed about the manchester piccadilly station  "}
{"text":"there are a few shops and eateries  my favourite is carluccios  i just feel for people who don t know the area it is a very difficult place to drive to and i think the road systems make it very complicated "}
{"text":"decent station with huge screens to show arrivals departures  easily laid out  and easy to get to  complimentary buses run to various parts of the city from the main exit area "}
{"text":"needed a train to liverpool and there are many good time from piccadilly  it also serves as a good place to grab a bite before continuing your journey  very clean and friendly staff to help you  good train station   "}
{"text":"manchester piccadilly is ideally located for business trips to central manchester  it has all the necessary facilities of a major city station and several quality hotels are in walking distance as is the city centre  easy access to all the platforms from the concourse "}
{"text":"been here loads of times over the years  good staff and good facilities  be aware your platform number and leave plenty of time to get there  we were allocated platform 15 which is a decent hike away from the main concourse  we just made to our train which was by northern rail "}
{"text":"has good and bad points   first high police presense and plenty staff around to ask questions to   second fairly modern has been done up in last twenty years or so and lastly easy to navigate even for a first timer with great metrolink link  around two hundred yards from"}
{"text":"the customer model for this chain is a s follows  employ people with insufficient grasp of english so as to render the discourse unintelligible  employ too few so that there is always a queue and tables left with cluttered food and drink debris  try the hard sell on cakes with"}
{"text":"just returned from 3 day visit to london using virgin trains from this station  excellently looked after in 1st class both ways by staff  how can it be  it was dearer to park the car for 72hours in multi storey at piccadilly station than going 1st class to london return  i"}
{"text":"can be very busy at times make sure you have the correct tickets before you travel otherwise you can not get on the platform  there are queues at the tick office and this can take time  its better to buy on line first    "}
{"text":"very busy train station five minute walk from city centre  signage and information screens are very good  all the usual food and drink outlets are within the station  but if you go outside on to station approach you will find bars  takeaways and supermarkets much cheaper "}
{"text":"very easy to get dropped off here with the taxi dropping you off at the station doors  lifts and escalators take you up to the train platform level  a very busy station but plenty of boards available giving you the necessary train information  lots of places to grab a coffee and"}
{"text":"easy to use  bit tricky to find the exit for the taxis  clean with good facilities  major train station"}
{"text":"this is always a really busy station  however if you are unsure of your travel arrangements or need refreshments for your onward journey  you will find really friendly and helpful staff all around the station  plus a good choice of food and drink  even though its busy  i have"}
{"text":"is a huge station and a lot of people and it sure have more food store will be better and more choice for us"}
{"text":"used this station albeit briefly on my return from a south east asia trip  although i have actually used it many times before  it is certainly a busy place  of course its raison d tre is for rail travel and it serves a multitude of destinations from here  because of its size"}
{"text":"we weren t supposed to arrive at piccadilly but our train to manchester victoria was cancelled so we re routed  it was very busy due to the football match later that day  but efficient barriers helped us get through "}
{"text":"easy to find your way around here  plenty of shops and food outlets  staff were all very pleasant  clear boards with arrivals and departures on "}
{"text":"full of atmosphere with many places to choose to have a bite to eat and a drink to relax before your journey "}
{"text":"a rather industrial station with the standard range of shops for travellers and a station area with very little seating  not exactly a welcoming place  but it does what it needs to do   allowing people to get to their trains "}
{"text":"ample shopping and eating options  a place to sit and wait before your platform is announced  and a well maintained station overall "}
{"text":"there is a lack of bins in this station as you can only put rubbish in a bin if you ask to use a stores  the writing on the screens isnt very big and comes across smaller as they are high up  i prefer manchester victoria as it is easy and simply "}
{"text":"really gone downhill in the past 2 years   over an hours wait for a train to the airport "}
{"text":"expected to be in manchester s train station for only a couple of minutes   but delayed for over an hour due to cancelled trains and delays to the airport   nearly missed my flight  another reason to avoid the train service in the uk "}
{"text":"we took the train in from the airport to piccadilly  and we were able to make our way around very easily  there were also lots of workers around if you needed any help  i have to say  this station is much easier to navigate around in compared to penn station in ny  which i"}
{"text":"ok so this isnt the best station in the world  but there are some nice places to eat  that james martin has a little shop where you can pick up treats  upstairs theres a m s  thats nice  have to pay to pee though  disgusting that  why   soooo wrong shame on you picc station"}
{"text":"always a crowded place with inadequate seating  plenty of places to get a bite to eat  car parking is very expensive and trying to pre book has proved impossible  also if it rains yu need an umbrella to get to you car without getting wet  all that being said it is far better"}
{"text":"we went through this station four times during our three days stay in manchester  it is easy to buy tickets and pay with card or apple pay  access trains is easy to understand and get to  remember you need coins  10p 20p  to use the restrooms at the station "}
{"text":"i was here trying to get a train  on the day when the stockport viaduct was closed for a jumper  it was total chaos  they actually had to close the station for a while  because so many people were trying to get in  no trains were running and people were in danger of falling"}
{"text":"i use this station each time i visit manchester as it s the central hub for going to   from manchester for me  great connections with helpful staff and plenty of places to eat whilst waiting for trains "}
{"text":"a very busy train station  going to most places in the uk  has a range of shops and restaurants  fast food places which can be expensive  better value ones include sainsburys and boots  have to pay to use the toilet which seems a bit rich  can be very busy  fairly okay "}
{"text":"i remember when this was just a station but wow how much it has changed more like an airport terminal with shops and the like "}
{"text":"this train station is very very busy  nice airy and modern plenty eaterys as well as a few other shops"}
{"text":"very nice train station manchester piccadilly station easy reach easy leave helpful staff very good food and drinks out lets in the city center"}
{"text":"this place is easy to find  the information centre is always busy but they stay helpful  i do wish there was more to do though "}
{"text":"the staff at manchester piccadilly were very helpful as my family was travelling into and out of manchester  the directions and services made this journey less overwhelming"}
{"text":"very very easy all platforms are on one level and the escalator takes you to metrolinks and taxi ranks  "}
{"text":"i found a wan looking booth marked tourist information which had a sign saying train times only  i pressed on anyway and found the assistant had maps of manchester but was a bit vague about details  on the way back there was a large display of destinations but not my town "}
{"text":"i went by virgin first class return which was fantastic and also used the lounges in london and manchester  this was a good place to relax before boarding the train  i thought the station was one of the best i have visited "}
{"text":"as train stations go  its not exciting  but you can get a coffee and pick up things from the 2 supermarket chains sainsbury waitrose or the small m s  and a couple of other shops  not the hugely overpriced card shop   there are couple of food places upstairs if you have time to"}
{"text":"easy to navigate  help if you need it  plenty of places to eat and drink and sit down  try yo sushi on the first floor  very good "}
{"text":"this is a very busy station and mainly our journey went well  however  not happy with the penny pinching 30p just to use the loo  why not help your customers to have a better journey by allowing them to use the loo free of charge  many other public facilities do this and also"}
{"text":"i ve used this station a number of times and found it is easy to find the various places you need  such as the ticket machines  the right platform and so on  it is disappointing that they are still charging for the loos  there are plenty of places to buy food "}
{"text":"in the 1970 s  all that was in this station was a wh smiths  there are now numerous shopping outlets and a very good selection of food shops "}
{"text":"as this was the first time i had used the station  found directions and timetables clear and user friendly "}
{"text":"clean  despite the horrible drunk football louts making it a nasty place to be    just a shame they made the place look untidy "}
{"text":"didnt have any interaction with staff but to be fair didnt need to  didnt see many as i went to my train "}
{"text":"this review is the subjective opinion of a tripadvisor member and not of tripadvisor llc"}
{"text":"start of any train journey to middlands  i like variety of shops and bars in neighborhood while waiting for train "}
{"text":"this review is the subjective opinion of a tripadvisor member and not of tripadvisor llc"}
{"text":"ticket machines are not quite user friendly to foreigners  but luckily their staffs are efficient "}
{"text":"this review is the subjective opinion of a tripadvisor member and not of tripadvisor llc"}
{"text":"as a station it is not bad  like all stations a bit more parking would be better  if you go upstairs there is more seating which us quieter  the boards giving information were clear and accurate which is all you really need"}
{"text":"used this station en route to manchester arena from sheffield  ticket staff friendly and approachable  station well sign posted  no issues finding platform and trains on return journey "}
{"text":"we d heard of disruption on the trains from piccadilly so called in first thing in the morning before travelling later in the day  information desk told us no disruption and we d be able to travel as planned  this was not the case at all  surely the information point should have"}
{"text":"two stations in one  local destinations far end and long distance by the main doors  plenty of shops and bars to keep you happy whilst you wait  well sign posted and easy to navigate"}
{"text":"we have used piccadilly a few times  the shops and station layout are pretty decent and it s easy to see where trans are  on this day we made an unscheduled trip to liverpool so hadn t checked before about engineering work  ok that s our fault and whlst we have zero issue with"}
{"text":"i travelled to and from london to manchester piccadilly station and found it very easy to negotiate  staff were friendly and helpful "}
{"text":"a busy station but clear signs and easy to use both teams and trains  shops within the area are easily accessible "}
{"text":"just been in the station before my journey and popped to the loo  30p for a wee and the toilets are grubby  some cubicles have no loo roll and the hand dryers arent working though there is a sign explaining this  bit expensive just to use toilet when they arent in a decent"}
{"text":"constantly in and out of this station  it s certainly one of the uks better stations  super easy to get other places in manchester once you re off the train too "}
{"text":"perhaps the fault of my network provider  but i was stuck at the station for an hour or so waiting for my train  and was not able to get on to 4g to work from my phone  there are lots of places to sit down  some quieter and more tucked away  decent range of shops and eateries "}
{"text":"piccadilly is the central and very busy rail station in manchester  it has great facilities with shops  bars and eating places  it s a good meeting point for a coffee and snack  the staff are friendly and helpful  free buses run from outside the station to take you to areas of"}
{"text":"piccadilly is a quite nice station with a good range of shops and restaurants and all is well until you discover that most of the intercity destinations are served from a single island platform  platforms 13 and 14  providing east and south bound and north and west bound"}
{"text":"what can one say apart from chaos and rude staff make sure you keep valuables inside pocket at all times as police will be slow to attend any incident and as for staff speaking as if they own the place giving dirty looks"}
{"text":"piccadilly station has had a lot of improvements in recent years but i do not like the latest innovation of having electronic ticket barriers at every platform   just causes hold ups so allow a bit of extra time if travelling from here"}
{"text":"central to the main hub of manchester  piccadilly station offers several links to the wider city  great shops and bars make it an ideal meeting point"}
{"text":"i ve been only once there heading to leeds  big place but organized  lots of shops  it s about a 20 30 minute walk from the centre"}
{"text":"well organised station which is quite accessible to city center or if you wish to visit man united stadium  a left luggage station is available at a cost in the rail station  very convenient "}
{"text":"travelled from the airport to piccadilly station then again to and from there to edinburgh  very easy to find where to go and good shops places to buy food and drinks for the journey "}
{"text":"nice station  looks manic with the people running around like headless chickens and looking up at the main departures board  which would give blackpool illuminations a run for their money  lol  the layout looks more difficult to navigate  however it is simple and has banks and"}
{"text":"there is one big departure board but you need to be in front of it to see it  its not visible from all round the station  i needed platform 13 14 which is at the other side of the station but there is no sign at the entrance to these platforms  there was also no departures in"}
{"text":"this is a busy station   packed with travellers   but signage is clear and its easy to navigate from the train to the exits  on returning to the station a large overhead information board lists all the trains  destinations   departure platform etc   there are lots of snack"}
{"text":"manchester piccadilly station is a city within a city  which has everything you need   while waiting for your train to go on your travels to different parts of the country  if you would like to see what the city has to offer  then go out the main entrance of the station   where"}
{"text":"i ve been in a lot of train stations and piccadilly is relatively easy to navigate  look at the bigger boards find your destination look across for the platform and hope to hell the train is on time  don t bother asking the staff as they will navigate you towards the board"}
{"text":"if you are going to be stuck in a station for a few hours this is one that s worth it  there are a range of high street shops and restaurants  the station itself is well laid out with waiting areas for different platforms "}
{"text":"platforms 13 and 14 are where they pack people on the trains like cattle every time i have left from here has been awful  they need to stop people forcing their way onto intercity trains when they are only going a few stops  they need crowd control and effective staff  they need"}
{"text":"ive been on the trams many times and the services are always good even when the ticket machine broke i got excellent service  "}
{"text":"in the center of manchester this is such an easy to use station  all the rail staff were very friendly and helpful   the station was very clean excellent signage with easy to understand platforms and you can walk to the shops in 5 minutes spot on  "}
{"text":"manchester piccadilly is a very busy train station  connecting all parts of the uk  has various fast food places  restaurants  cafes  a pub and a sainsbury s supermarket  very busy  have to pay to use the toilets  clean and tidy and generally safe  with pleasant staff "}
{"text":"this appears to be a well organised station in many ways  but having staff at a  help station  who are not helpful is not the best idea  to the young man who told my mother in law that she would have to sit on the floor to eat tea from the burger king outlet in the concourse  "}
{"text":"used this station for the first time  huge station  but had no problems trying to find the platform i needed  trains every five minutes  so had to make sure i got on the correct one "}
{"text":"i love this train station its got all the amenities u may wish for lots of shops restaurants and drinking places its always very clean esp the toilets the staff are always willing to help only bad thing is like every train station its over priced xx"}
{"text":"having used first class lounges all through the uk and the rest of the world  am sad to say that despite mentioning it on numerous occasions when visiting family in manchester  the lounge in manchester piccadilly train station remains one of the poorest maintained i have"}
{"text":"best way to visit manchester is by train to piccadilly  from there its quick and hassle free to walk to city centre or hop on the little shuttle buses just outside the station  also from the station its really easy and cheap to catch a connection to the airport  or another part"}
{"text":"brilliant station great location easy to walk to the city centre great area to get a coffee and wait for a train"}
{"text":"i love arriving into manchester by train you ll need your ticket to hand to get through the barrers  the concourse crams a lot in   food outlets  retail  ticket offices etc ec  it feels really airy and open and the signage is clear and understandable  a really great intro to the"}
{"text":"its not just a train station  its a good place for food  coffee  and grocery  also theres some shops for gifts  there are multi restaurants and multi coffee shops  also multi groceries  youll have good multi options for whatever you want  in the same you can take trams to go"}
{"text":"there is a lot crammed into the station  loads of choices to eat  drink and shop  it may be a station but i often pop in for a meal especially if the weather is bad  hotel is close   saves a walk into town  sitting in one of the restaurants you wouldnt really know you were in a"}
{"text":"a though the station is cold   the facilities are good   pleanty to eat and drink   easy access okeanty of trains to all locations"}
{"text":"i always expect this station to be bigger than it is  it is actually a lot smaller than you think but yet is so busy  there is plenty of screens giving advice about train times and lots of staff around to help travellers  the range of shops and restaurants inside the actual"}
{"text":"this is a bustling station  which is easy to get around and had been the benchmark for developments  however  the shopping is now much better at birmingham new street "}
{"text":"lots of great options for food  groceries and of course  rail services  extremely convenient  clean and efficient "}
{"text":"great station with easy to access platforms and loads of information boards  everything was super easy to get around  "}
{"text":"very organised train station  great depature board and very regular services  easy to navigate  probably the best station  easiest ive been to in the country"}
{"text":"like any other big city it is a big station that has trains also going to the airport  you can t really get lost its well structured  has some nice shopping opportunity and a few food places  staff is always friendly and there to help "}
{"text":"this modern station is well laid out and everything is easy to find  it is about a ten minute walk from the main manchester shopping area but there are also free shuttle buses outside the station that take you to most of the central area  the metrolink trams that serve a wider"}
{"text":"very busy large train station  good security  tickets checked prior to going on platform  lots of shops for usual snacks for train journey  pity the train only had two carriages  and wasn t the cleanest "}
{"text":"you ve got a decent selection of shops to kill time as well as multiple food options  both takeaway and eat in  it s not too big  most of the platforms are located within the same eyeline with the exception of the few double digits you have to go to the second house to catch  i"}
{"text":"it s a station  you can catch trains here  very busy place but easy to find your way around  god selection of shops including sainsbury  boots and smiths and plenty of places to eat  well located in central manchester  queues at the ticket barriers can be a bit long at times "}
{"text":"the layout of this station is so easy to navigate with all the platforms in one line at the back  it was so easy  there s a good food bar upstairs  i d recommend the tgi fridays for food if you re there and hungry  the customer service is amazing  staff super friendly  take"}
{"text":"while waiting for the trains  you can enjoy shopping too  good elevators and links to the rail tracks "}
{"text":"helpful friendly knowledgeable staff get to any where light airy pleasant clean fast trains to and from london perhaps the only thing that lets this and many other stations down are the coffee shops"}
{"text":"manchester piccadilly railway station is a station which have passed through on way to airport  also on trips to family in the area of manchester and yorkshire  love the station for my visits also traveling on trains "}
{"text":"all destinations are well sign posted busy place at all times trains going all destinations of britain also local trains plenty small news agents and placesvto purchase snacks for your journey but can be more expensive so purchase juice beforehand is recommended"}
{"text":"visited on sunday 5th november and again on monday 6th november  it is a large railway station with all the amenities to enable you to have a great trip on the national rail network "}
{"text":"the blame for train delays comes down to the train companies and not the station  however it seems that every time i pass through manchester piccadilly  either my train is canceled or delayed  the fact that the station has a variety of shops and food made it bearable  but the"}
{"text":"only came here on arrival to manchester  left manchester via victoria station  had all the usual amenities for a intercity station "}
{"text":"easy to get to from airport   lots regular connections   in centre of manchester so easy to walk to hotels etc   lots of restaurants and shops to get the odd bit   pick up on route  "}
{"text":"what a great station with brilliant services and great information every on where to visit in manchester "}
{"text":"plenty of choice for food  drinks  snacks etc  platforms clearly identified and metro underneath  great that the 3 free buses all call at the station "}
{"text":"this station is good  a lot of shops and places to get food from  barriers now all over platforms so you cannot dodge buying tickets "}
{"text":"station is located in the middle of manchester with all amenities and hotels within a short walikg distance "}
{"text":"modernising the station and adding more food outlets has transformed it to provide a good transport hub for manchester"}
{"text":"easy to navigate round and excellent staff on hand to help if needed  speedy to get in and out  whatever side you approach "}
{"text":"great staff   helpful and courteous  plenty of eateries and great variety   reasonably priced  schedule updated on a really regular basis "}
{"text":"one of the easiest train stations to get around and catch your train  everything is well laid out and numerous signs to help find that you are on the right platform  very clean  has many restaurants and stores to purchase last minute things"}
{"text":"got the lot in terms of  mostly  good and helpful staff  great and plentiful concessions let down by overcrowding on platforms 13 and 14 which i use regularly and always seem to be understaffed when help is required and too frequently trains are cancelled so next one is"}
{"text":"modernised clean and tidy   easy to find your way around signposting very good and information excellent "}
{"text":"so sad   neglected such a bad impression of manchester to anybody arriving here  the charge to use the  toilets a ripoff "}
{"text":"as its easier to catch a train than drive park in manchester this has been my entry point to manchester  works well as a railway station  handy shops with sainsburys  boots and m   s as well as food outlets  it works "}
{"text":"i thought st pancras and kings cross in london was huge  even birmingham  but this was on another level  was a bit concerned about the lack of ticket barriers from a security point of view  however the shopping amenities were excellent with waitrose  if i remember an m and s"}
{"text":"piccadilly is a great place to start your journey from we always use the station to travel to london you get on the virgin train here and get off at london euston we ve been from wigan northwestern but you have to stand on the platform and wait for the train to come which is"}
{"text":"regularly use this station when i m shopping or staying in manchester  it s so clean and spacious with loads going on  various shops from newsagents to handbags  eating areas bar areas  brilliant  and only a couple of minutes walk into the shopping and restaurant areas "}
{"text":"i like travelling from this station as its simple layout makes it easy to find your platform  the staff are very helpful here"}
{"text":"when you know where manchester piccadilly village station was  about 20 years ago  in terms of quality  then you also realise how far the station has come  it remains important that its improvements so far are seen as a milestone on the journey to true quality rather than the"}
{"text":"we were travelling from prestbury  cheshire to liverpool on the train  on wednesday 20 december  we had to change platforms and go over the bridge for the liverpool train  en route i needed the loo  had to pay 30p for the privilege  and they were beyond disgusting  if you"}
{"text":"went to board my train and showed the guy at the gate my kindle with my ticket on the screen as i wasn t sure of the procedure  he looked at it and sent me to the office  so i question up for around 45 mins and explained to the girl at the desk that the guy at the gate had sent"}
{"text":"decided to use the train for our visit  we got tickets buy one get another half price which was a good deal  clean and the staff were helpful when i needed to ask a question"}
{"text":"very easy to get there and to walk around  easy signs and very clean  overall it is a good station  "}
{"text":"the place is well organized its a very important station  u have to walk a short distance for buses"}
{"text":"have used this station a couple of times and it is pleasant  there are plenty of places inside to eat and drink "}
{"text":"a long walk from platform 13  on departure for return journey board showed the nottingham train     ours     then changed to norwich and no longer showed nottingham the norwich train was the one for us apparently  on reaching platform after long walk signboarding to get there"}
{"text":"ideally situated in central manchester  10 min walk to main shopping area including the arndale  great facilities with mayfield bar  m s food  tgi  caffe ritazza  burger king  yo sushi  boots  whsmith etc "}
{"text":"it s a busy station  but it s very well organized  so its easy enough to navigate  very convenient to the city centre and the airport "}
{"text":"a well run station with very very helpful staff  the day we were returning home  there had been heavy snow right across the south wales and the midlands  if it wasnt for the guard on platform 8 and information deck  we would have ended up having to stay another night in a"}
{"text":"has good facilities and is well placed for visiting central manchester  piccadilly gardens is less than 10 minutes walk from the station  the station offers good connections for stations throughout the uk  a large information screen giving constant updates on departures to all"}
{"text":"i was travelling from abroad via manchester airport and as i was transiting and had some time to kill  i decided to take a short trip to manchester piccadilly and hang out there for a while  wonderfully constructed  extremely dynamic  and a fantastic atmosphere  even for a tired"}
{"text":"this mainline station is convenient to the city centre  there s everything you need on site  access to the platforms is good and there are plenty of staff around to pint you in the right direction  there s good links to the rest of the transport network in the city  we"}
{"text":"i find manchester piccadilly one of the best stations in the uk because its easy  convenient  has lots of restaurants and eateries  the railway staff are pleasant and offer good information is required  all the signposting is good and its easy to get transport to the centre "}
{"text":"have used the station loads of times  the layout is really good  everything is easily reached and signage is pretty good  does get very busy at peak times though "}
{"text":"as stations go i really liked manchester piccadilly  it was really clean  well signposted  had a good collection of shops and a mezzanine area with bars  enough to keep you occupied and clean "}
{"text":"nice station perfectly located to get around manchester  taxi ranks nearby  short walk to buses and trams also not far from numerous hotels  shops and bars "}
{"text":"having used piccadilly station for many years since its improvements its a great station to start and finish with plenty of room and places to meet for coffee or eat  "}
{"text":"its a very busy train station   lots of shops and places to eat   the information board is big and you can see train platforms clearly as the numbers are big and the station has got a proper signs and guide easy to follow "}
{"text":"fantastic station     all signs very clear and moving travelator was a bonus to wiz you through the station  loads of shops with plenty of choice  very clean but strangely no bins  maybe for security reasons "}
{"text":"after a massive delay at birmingham on our coach journey  we had to finish our journey by train  we arrived in manchester at piccadilly and was immediately struck by how well run  clean and efficient this station is  as we were first timers in the city  we were unaware of which"}
{"text":"traveled through here a few times on a recent visit to manchester its very busy all the time and has lots of shops and eating place for you to use while waiting for your train security is very high giving the past tragedies in manchester and london but all in all its a great"}
{"text":"a rather industrial station with the standard range of shops for travellers and a station area with very little seating  not exactly a welcoming place  but itoes what it needs to do"}
{"text":"id stayed at a hotel near manchester piccadilly station so id used the station a few times for tram  metrolink  and rail travel  if you are taking the national rail  do look out for the timetable and the platform as there was no announcement  even if there was announcement it"}
{"text":"i used to commute into this station so associated with the routine of work  i dont do this any more so any visit there is usually a pleasure and therefore look forward to  this latest visit was for a trip to york racecourse and the station did its job well  the staff are"}
{"text":"there were plenty of food places and a few shops with amenities  ie accessories  there is plenty of seating and taxi ranks closeby "}
{"text":"ok so this station is super super busy but it was well staffed and easy to get to where we needed to be "}
{"text":"i was impressed with the professional way this station is run  i look forward to make use of it next time i m in manchester "}
{"text":"this is the main station for manchester with trains from both the south and the north  give yourself plenty of time  it is well served with shops and cafes"}
{"text":"our third visit to this station reinforced the previous impression that it is very efficient despite being extremely busy  with lots of facilities around the concourse or just outside "}
{"text":"build in a way that makes orientation easy  the staff are friendly and there is a fairly big range of food options "}
{"text":"manchester s mainline train station  big train station with lots of ammenties  including a sainsbury s  wh smiths  banks  various fast food places  pub  boots  one thing to note is you have to pay to use the toilets  clean and tidy station  with pleasant staff "}
{"text":"a clean and very well maintained modern station  plenty to do if you need to pass some time  loads of info boards and friendly staff "}
{"text":"plenty of announcements  departure boards and helpful staff around the concourse  with signs directing travellers to the bus and metrolink  which is free in the town centre if you have your train ticket   so if you re travelling to the arena at victoria station  just catch the"}
{"text":"plenty of food places and stores to wander around  close to major hotels and to bus lines  staff were helpful but you do need money to access the loo "}
{"text":"this station is always busy with lots of people going hither and thither  good range of food outlets"}
{"text":"always super busy  feel like it could do with more seating areas as the struggle to sit down is always a bit of a bummer  feels claustrophobic when there with all the people  however  the place is clean and well run  staff are friendly and very helpful when needed  boards for"}
{"text":"train stations have changed  you can nearly anything on this station  meals drinks clothes   you could do a weekly shop "}
{"text":"the area around the station has finally been cleared up  good access from the station with trams coming to the station from north and south  most of the traffic going to the station comes from the south and terminates at the station  the through lines are platforms 13 and 14"}
{"text":"good station   not complicated   clean with clean washrooms     well organized with plenty of screens     older station yes they all need love but its quite okay    "}
{"text":"mmm  not really as its a standard train station  very bustling on the ground floor as you d expect  however  it has improved over the last few years with more shops and the addition of a second floor upstairs with dining   drinking options now available  light   airy  very easy"}
{"text":"a massive and very busy train station with links all across the uk  it is a primary hub for the very expensive virgin trains  staff are generally quite helpful when you can interrupt them from their conversations with other staff  they generally are chatting and it can often be"}
{"text":"this station is very much in the city center and is very convenient for commuting to and fro in and across manchester city  also this place is very near to shopping centers and malls like printworks  arndale center  national football museum  etc "}
{"text":"on a recent trip i needed to travel from piccadilly further north and found the station easy to maneuver with luggage  finding information was easy   with the large boards for arrivals and departures   and food outlets to tempt everyone "}
{"text":"stations are for passing through as quickly as possible  but even so  you often have time on your hands  and then you need somewhere comfortable to get refreshments and to wait  there is an refreshment area on the gallery level  but i found it rather depressing  a somewhat"}
{"text":"this station is very busy and has reasonable eateries including tgi friday  carlucchios and yo sushi  there are also a lot of takeaway food options  i do however find the plethora of timetable boards quite confusing "}
{"text":"very impessive train station got of the train asked for directions from the staff not a problem had a lovely cup of cafe nero coffee on the station on my return journey"}
{"text":"busy station  but with helpful staff and good signage  queues for taxis long on match days  but there is a fast throughput  station concourse is a mini mall  with many food  including a sainsburys  and other retail units "}
{"text":"good place to go for coffee  chinese or quick fast food type places  in addition to having the train station right there "}
{"text":"good location  close to the majority of the hotels in manchester  reasonable connection to the airport  friendly staff  but they like to give information to please people  always double check their information with the electronic boards to avoid discrepancies "}
{"text":"use the station on a daily basis travelling to work  getting better with more choices of restaurants and cafes opening but not sure if they will survive overtime  why would you go to piccadilly staion to dine out when there are so many more places to chose in manchester  grand"}
{"text":"i have used this station severally during my commute in and out of manchester and its always been busy which could be due to the peak times i usually travel  its a beautiful station with police presence  nice shops in and around the station  the traditional cornish pie shop just"}
{"text":"it s main train station of manchester and connect to most uk cities and stations   friendly staffs and very helpful and always they ready to help and advise   very busy station but always clean   inside restaurants   coffee shops   supermarket   pub and others   close to"}
{"text":"near downtown manchester with lots of takeaway food places just outside the station  gregg s  leon s   see separate review  and about 1000ft from the doubletree hilton  see separate review   interesting station architecture with arch covering  about a 3 hour ride from london"}
{"text":"great facilities on the concourse and connections available countrywide  it s also a metrolink terminus and there is a free city centre bus service outside  taxis are always available also "}
{"text":"went to pick up a family member coming from london station was extremely clean notice boards really easy to read easy transport with loads off black cabs outside and main bus stops outside only a few minutes walk to main piccadilly gardens and about 10 minutes to coach"}
{"text":"avoid unless you need to travel to suburbs or further afield  some shops and restaurants available but generally more expensive than in town which is 5 mins away "}
{"text":"good selection of places to either eat in or take away if you re peckish and  or after long journey although staff in the bar pub upstairs were not very friendly needed a few tips on how to speak to people who are helping to pay their wages       "}
{"text":"the stattion is very convenient and active  there are so many good shops  the ticket can be bought very easily and we get of train "}
{"text":"the station is not far from the centre  about 5 10 minutes  there are busses and taxis outside  there are many shops and restaurants  the only thing that annoyed us was that the staff was not really helpful and didn t seem that bothered "}
{"text":"lots of great facilities at this station  coffee places and eateries  such a pity that the toilets are so grim  slight confusion that our train was on the same platform as another but the guards on duty were very helpful "}
{"text":"wondering why i am reviewing a station  then though about all the small picturesque stations still left  well this isn t one of them its just a large steel and glass structure with trains and shops  functional but we are all only passing through it "}
{"text":"great sation and if you want to explore mancester city there is a free hop on and off service just outside station"}
{"text":"decent station   good high up notices for train arrivals departures  good selection shops eating places  outside station are free metro buses take u into city   just make sure u pick right one  all in all ok "}
{"text":"one of the best stations in the uk easily   plenty of seating  bar the platforms themselves which could do with a few more on each   plenty of options for refreshments and all of the shops you could care to partake of to make your journey s a more pleasant one  we also visited"}
{"text":"decent selection of shops  can get very busy  people checking tickets in entranceways so have tickets and railcards ready"}
{"text":"we just need these hubs now days   travelling through to birmingham   we had booked online but needed to collect tickets  made easy here  we arrived by taxi with heavy luggage  all made easy here  bathroom facilities easy to find and clean here  we did not eat but should you"}
{"text":"this is a very functional station with most things correctly in place  good guidance arrangement and easy to reach your train by just looking at the sign posts  the space in the main hall is not much and it gets too crowded at times  there are nice eating and utility shops where"}
{"text":"my wife and i travelled from stoke on trent to manchester the station was busy but ok plenty of shops and dining areas  the only draw back i had was it cost you 30p for a pee and now hand dryers were working "}
{"text":"a clean station with plenty of places to sit and eat or drink  gets very congested at times  don t like people smoking directly outside of it  it hits you in the face as you walk out "}
{"text":"excellent clean station  all travelators working and plenty of clear signage to get you to the right platform  toilets nice and clean and staff very friendly when approached "}
{"text":"booked in advance to go to london via virgin s web site  in the confusion of people pushing to get on the train we gave the guard the booked seat number ticket instead of the boarding ticket  with only minutes to go before the train left we were panicked into buying extra"}
{"text":"the best thing about manchester is the possibility of travelling around england by train or bus easily  this train station sees thousands of travellers everyday  it takes you to the most beautiful places in around this town "}
{"text":"best location for walking downtown to see sights and to take tram to other sights "}
{"text":"this train station has both automated kiosks for tickets but also real live tickets sellers"}
{"text":" i had purchased my tickets to liverpool and oxford on line before i left usa and was able to pick them up at the station  i used the ticket sellers who were helpful explaining the"}
{"text":"took advantage of virgin s discounted tickets to london and had the luxury of travelling 1st class  station easy to get around and virgin lounge very convenient overlooking the station and times of trains  great being on a tram stop so door to door service "}
{"text":"train station central to most things  easy taxi out to most places in manchester city centre  enough shops to occupy you while waiting for the trains and for food as well in the upper concourse  you will be spoilt for choice "}
{"text":"really busy railway station  lots of boards to keep you updated on the train times and platforms and very helpful staff "}
{"text":"this is a pretty nice station  easy to get around  taxis are located at a couple of different locations  few shops newsagents etc"}
{"text":"quite modern with a lot of wide open space to stand and await ones train or to ascend to the first floor   mezzanine   to partake of refreshment  delightful front door to a great city "}
{"text":"this station offers little in the way of quality catering or friendly service  the bar staff try hard  for a high risk security area the actual police presence is abysmal and amateurish  often even a single officer cannot be seen  there are two entrances but they congregate"}
{"text":"clean easy to navigate and safe as there is normally loads of police and its blanketed in cctv  gone are the days when it used to be full of tramps and prostitutes  now you at least have to leave the station for that  or for a fight for that matter  its a bit dodgy when you go"}
{"text":"a gateway for the whole of the uk  with destinations across the uk  also lots of local lines across greater manchester  can be very busy at times  has lots of fast food places  even a couple of restaurants upstairs  along with a wh smiths  a card shop and other places  have to"}
{"text":"we came here to take the train to london  2 hrs   and to return our rented car which has an office quite near to the train station  we were allowed twenty minutes of free parking here and it gave us time to transport all 6 luggages to the waiting platform  some of us looked"}
{"text":"this must be one of the most confusing stations in britain with platforms not being well sign posted  it s a large station but so are the stations in london  which are much less confusing  the lift to the platform wasn t working and i felt sorry for old people or people with"}
{"text":"this is one of my favourite stations  although it is buzzing there are lots of places to eat or drink and a few shops  also for fans of krispy kreme doughnuts    a decent outlet "}
{"text":"i was recently at manchester piccadilly train station and all the staff there were very approachable and helpful  one of them even walked my friends   i through the station to show us which direction to go to get to our hotel  we were pleased with the variety of stores within"}
{"text":"couldn t believe how much this station has changed since i last arrived by train  it s now seems like a shopping centre with a station attached  so very modern   up to date  i remembered it as being run down and seedy  a vast improvement on what it used to be "}
{"text":"mostly fine  a bit grimy and grubby  places to eat  trains are usually ok  can be very busy with nowhere to sit "}
{"text":"its a good station but parking always tricky and pickup limited  however  lots of shops insider if you like shopping before travelling   "}
{"text":"this has improved enormously over the years and is now a credit to the town  the concourse has everything you could ask for in a main line train station with shops  restaurants and good information boards and offices  it used to be run down and old fashioned so it is now a"}
{"text":"as train stations go it isn t a bad one  information is readily available  apart from at peak times tickets are available to purchase quickly  it is clean  although there are not enough bins   my main gripe is that there isn t enough seating any more  they removed all benches"}
{"text":"having never traveled by train anywhere in the uk or europe we were a bit worried about it all but we needed not worry  piccadilly station is laid out really  really well and had great staff at the gates and platforms helping us along  only gripe  just need to make their"}
{"text":"a decent station which does its job better than some  nothing special about the architecture but it is clearly laid out and it s easy to find the right platform can understand previous comments about the problems with people on the way in though"}
{"text":"the walk up the sweeping concourse to the entrance of piccadilly is like entering the 9th circle of hell"}
{"text":" except dante s version was not covered in scaffolding  littered with fag ends and replete with drunks and drug addicts demanding money with menaces "}
{"text":"a very large modern looking station with nice infrastructure  a good first impression when visiting the city for the first time for the university  it was also quite nicely organised with the signs and offered a facility for holding luggage which i thought was a nice touch "}
{"text":"our first time here and the impression we got was lovely  very clean  excellent facilities  very secure   and we loved how the trains come right up into the complex very close to the shops and amenities  lovely station which other stations should look at as an example as to how"}
{"text":"there are plenty of shops and restaurants here to keep you busy whilst waiting for a train  the range and quality of restaurants are quite good considering it is a train station  train time board is clear and easy to understand  negative   paying for the toilet  i cant stand"}
{"text":"very well run by people who actually like the public  and it shows  after visiting the city was impressed on how well run the public transport was  wish i could say that about a certain supermarket with poorly trained staff close by   train was on time with plenty of seats  why"}
{"text":"modern station with all the facilities  cafes  restaurants and supermarkets  tagged on to that are platform 13   14  cold  windswept and with a waiting room that is too small  just miserable "}
{"text":"manchester piccadilly station is easy to find and well signposted from the shopping area  there are loads of shops inside the station that offer plenty of choice  information boards are clear  as are the verbal announcements  as a pretty inexperienced train user  i found this"}
{"text":"i am all in favor of public transport and i even don t mind paying for the pleasure of going to the bathroom  but when the facilities are far from clean and don t have handwash available in any of the dispensers it makes me very mad  especially when there are 2 attendants"}
{"text":"a busy interchange station and good bus  tram and taxi network  most of the staff are helpful and there are frequent trains to most areas  multiple ready food outlets  small supermarket and other high street names are amongst the variety of shops  goo connection with manchester"}
{"text":"great station  not too large but with great link to metrolink  trams  without going outside  plenty of shops to pick up some snacks for journey to suit everyone "}
{"text":"i thought the station is greatly improved  there were good retail outlets and although busy it wasn t overly busy  a bit of a walk to get a cab but you could take a free bus to the city centre"}
{"text":"visited this station quite often it s better than most train stations i ve been to as it has quite a few shops you can visit if you are to early for your train and are looking to pass time plus it has a burger king if you want a bite to eat "}
{"text":"pay   too use the toilet  and the entrance barrier wasn t working   caused a backlog  chaos at gate 13  no order for in out of platform area  nearly missed my train   ticket staff could do much better"}
{"text":"very good station  lots of amenities  lots of connections  ideal for being located in the centre of manchester "}
{"text":"i have used this station numerous times  it is clean  security conscious  and the staff were helpful  boards easy to read  i use it to travel into manchester whenever i can  x"}
{"text":"definitely one of the best stations around on the lower platform level   always clean  welcoming  plenty of signage  staff and noticeboards not to mention coffee shops  bars  restaurants and newsagents and quite often you can just arrive and literally walk straight onto a train"}
{"text":"we took our first train ride today  booked first class  which i m glad we did since we had a reserved seat and the train was packed  the station and trains were clean and mostly on time "}
{"text":"manchester s main station  easily accessible from the city centre  bus  foot  metrolink      extremely busy during rush hour  many services to london  the midlands  the north and to manchester airport "}
{"text":"not a regular  you will be lost  platform 14 is indeed up that kind of escalator thing  yes they are pigeons inside  good luck "}
{"text":"i find this station to always be very clean and tidy  the toilets are well kept  good selection of stores with some proper restaurants on the upper level rather than the fast food on the low level "}
{"text":"very kind and helpful people working at the information desk here who have pointed me in the right direction on numerous occasions when ive had a problem with a train e g  cancelled and where to go to get the next one to my destination  the toilets here are also cleaned"}
{"text":"there is plenty of places to eat and drink at here the departure board can be clearly seen when you enter the station there are free shuttle buses directly outside the station that go round the city "}
{"text":"good station  thankfully ticket barriers in operation   boy i despise fare dodgers  big electronic board clearly advising departures to all stations  plenty eating drinking places near platforms  outside the main entrance free shuttle buses run to most parts of the city "}
{"text":"don t use the ladies toilets they were disgusting  i had to pay 30p  went 4 cubicles they were absolutely disgusting 5th not much better  toilet splattered with excrement  would of complained   asked for money back but only had ten minutes to catch connecting train"}
{"text":"the main station for manchester  with trains going all over the uk  virgin  cross country  arriva trains and northern rail all use this place  has a sainsbury s supermarket  various fast food places  including burger king  pasty shops and others  has a wh smiths and boots  a"}
{"text":"we had a transfer from this station and there were delays  police came and no one told the passengers what was going on  sat on a bench  station is not really clean and also not nice to spend 2 hours waiting  there was a sad homeless man on the platform asking for change while"}
{"text":"manchester s principle station is well laid out and had a good variety of shops and eateries  the destinations served are more national than the other  more locally serving stations in the city  it is architecturally on the bland side "}
{"text":"we live in liverpool and yesterday went to the science museum and there are trains to liverpool each half hour  any trainspotters can use this station and go see the trains  very large station with good shops and facilities trams go around the city very safe and nice station"}
{"text":"manchesters main station  arrivals from airport london and liverpool major tram stop give yourself plenty of time if need to catch train from platform 13 14  5 minute walk  always too cold  hard to understand arrival departure board although plenty of options for a quick drink"}
{"text":"my wife and i did not have long between trains but felt we needed something to eat  we found the hourglass restaurant above the station concourse  on arrival we were greeted very politely and asked our requirements  but first we asked how long will it take to supply us with a"}
{"text":"this station has a huge array of boards and is clearly very busy  i had 90 minutes to kill and found plenty of shops and restaurants to amuse me for that length of time  i would rate this station higher than most  although not as good as kings cross or st pancras "}
{"text":"a nice station but maybe some of us preferred the old one with its history and old trains  much of it has been modernised and thousands of people use it daily to go elsewhere"}
{"text":"it s a travel hub at the end of the day with trains upstairs and trams downstairs  well run though and well organised  shops and bars are good and not over expensive  my last trip was from sheffield to manchester airport   why do we have to pull in  reverse and go back the same"}
{"text":"trams everywhere i believe   and a lot of people therefore moving around and due to the renovation activities it was a bit crowded"}
{"text":"great place for people watching while you wait for a train  always impressive to see how everything works so well  really slick operation "}
{"text":"if you are coming to manchester from the south you will probably arrive at manchester piccadilly  there are 14 platforms and loads of departures so be sure to check your platform  there are lots of places to eat including burger king and tgi fridays  outside there s a greggs "}
{"text":"arrived at 13 59  brought lunch  boarded train at 14 05  train departed at 14 07  does everything it says on the tin  clean  tidy and efficient train station with lots of light  a truly wonderful modern station  a good way to arrive in   depart from manchester city centre  i"}
{"text":"it s a very busy environment but there s a good choice of shops  prices are a bit high  as travel stations usually are  easy to navigate  signs are clear"}
{"text":"i thought commuting through glasgow central station was busy  then i had to travel manchester piccadilly  i ve never been to such a busy station  found my platform as nicely signposted and what a novelty using the people conveyor belts  usually a highlight of any airport trip   "}
{"text":"there s no particular reason to visit this site other than arrival or departure  it is just a train station much like any other "}
{"text":"we arrived by tram as were catching a train from piccadilly  there are plenty of places to eat and drink and there is a decent information ticket centre although there are also ticket machines  there are information screens around and the numbers on the entrances to the"}
{"text":"this is a good rain station that is easy to get around and has a few decent bars and places to eat  the carluccios is very good and worth a visit to kill 30 minutes  the only downside is that we were told to go to a specific platform according to the screens and then a very"}
{"text":"going to england from the continent is takes one back to paper tickets  personnel checking these paper tickets multiple times  unorganized queues  one for today s travel  one tomorrow  small diesel trains  though quaint  one would rather have electronic information  like the"}
{"text":"a very busy station but the concourse its self has a wide range of places to eat and drink  make sure you use the two hours free parking when collecting or dropping of visitors"}
{"text":"it really gets my goat that such a public and busy thoroughfare charges you for the privilege of going to the toilet  if you re at the station it s more than likely you ve bought a train ticket  popped into one of the shops or had something to eat or drink   presumably all"}
{"text":"the station is multi   functional  with everything you need under one roof for that purpose and handy to  there are several different entrances  depending where you want to go and what you want to do when you get there  on the concourse level   there are shops coffee bars"}
{"text":"i can say that i was totally taken back by this station  i do travel quite a bit now due to my work  this station looks really impressive  polite staff that is willing to help you "}
{"text":"a very old gateway station  has been modernised extensively  lots of shops and cafes  even a barbers  also look out for the station artist doing paintings  pleasant staff  nice for a busy train station "}
{"text":"unlike lime street  i found there was a good amount of signage as to navigating where you wanted to go  but few staff members to speak to  especially for the public who require assistance  like lime street  there are a wide range of shops and eateries inside the station which"}
{"text":"very busy station but directional signage easy to follow  lots of shops and restaurants  platform information in one location  staff friendly  especially the virgin train staff "}
{"text":"great station with some shops and good cafes  very busy could reorganise where they locate the departures board so tnat people don t walk into each other  walk escalators don t always work   could ne difficult for some travellers  some staff don t speak english when checking"}
{"text":"i travelled to manchester by train  however when i arrived i looked for assistance on how to get to the conference centre  there was no information point  luckily there was a kind man in the train information but he struggled  there is no bus information so you are just left"}
{"text":"great selection of shops  very clean and the staff were polite and friendly  i didn t feel the station prices were that crazy but they are still ridiculous considering the short distance to the same shops outside "}
{"text":"omg get a grip station management  we arrived already tired from a very long flight at manchester piccadilly at platform 4  we asked someone on the platform who couldn t direct us to the platform for the train to hull  no lifts between platforms so we had to wheel and drag"}
{"text":"well it years since i was last on piccadilly station  and whilst i could still just about get my bearings  the improvements and facilities are excellent  so many shops and coffee houses  bars and excellent travel connections  the best bit for me was the escalators and"}
{"text":"roads are fairly chaotic to get to station once near it for dropping off or picking up  20 mins free parking  paid to get out of car park turning right with fast traffic coming both ways "}