 In September 1960 the first stage of the electrified West Coast Main Line opened between Manchester and Crewe, using the 25 kV AC system.At the same time, Manchester London Road station was extensively rebuilt (including the MSJ&AR platforms) and was renamed Manchester Piccadilly.From 15 September 1958 all Altrincham trains were cut back to the bay platform at Oxford Road to allow the reconstruction to proceed at London Road.