Phase 3b of the Metrolink East Manchester Extension opened between Droylsden and Ashton–Under-Lyne on Wednesday, 9 October 2013. The new extension added a further 2.1 miles and 4 new stops to the route. The Ashton West stop has two side platforms and is in the central reservation of the bypass, just west of the Richmond Street junction. It has ramps from both platforms to a track level pedestrian crossing at the western end of the stop; also ramps towards the eastern end, together with steps, and an eastern track level pedestrian crossing.