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Greater Manchester Mayor announces latest Bee Network improvements

Two years on from the city-region's first buses coming under local control, more major Bee Network improvements have been announced by the Mayor of Greater Manchester. Andy Burnham and Transport Commissioner Vernon Everitt unveiled a further raft of changes to improve bus services for people and … [Read more...]

Supportability launches Wish for Wheels project

Stockport disability charity, Supportability, has launched a new project, Wish for Wheels, to raise funds for a new accessible mini-bus. Many of the individuals supported by organisation face mobility barriers that make everyday activities difficult to access. To combat this Supportability have … [Read more...]

Plans progress for expansion to public transport network

Transport leaders have confirmed a pipeline of ‘rapid transit’ public transport schemes across Greater Manchester, including a 2030 construction start for a tram line into Stockport. Launched as part of the Greater Manchester Strategy in July, the Mayor and local council leaders pledged for 90% … [Read more...]

West Coast Main Line reopens after work in Stockport concludes

The West Coast Main Line has reopened between Stockport and Staffordshire after a three week closure to enable the demolition and replacement of the Greek Street Bridge. The line was completely closed to rail traffic to enable the £20 million project to replace the aging railway bridge. The … [Read more...]

Jet2.com opens new hangar at Manchester Airport

Leisure airline, Jet2.com has announced the opening of a new engineering hangar at Manchester Airport to support the company's operations and future growth. The opening follows the demolition of a previous facility on the site, followed by a full multi-million pound rebuild. TSL was the technical … [Read more...]

Regional mayors launch new partnership to support Peak District

Combined authority mayors representing South Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the East Midlands have come together to launch a new partnership agreement covering the Peak District National Park which is shared across the three areas. Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward, Andy Burnham, Mayor of … [Read more...]

New Greek Street bridge beams installed in just four days

Network Rail has shared new footage of the huge beams being installed across the West Coast Main Line in Stockport to replace the Greek Street bridge. Network Rail and its contractor Murphy are on track to complete the main phase of the £20 million project in time for the railway line through … [Read more...]

Electric van and truck grant scheme extended

Drivers and businesses will continue to benefit from lower prices for electric vans and trucks following the announcement of an extension to government funding to reduce their costs. The plug-in van and truck grant currently offers discounts up to £2,500 for small vans, £5,000 for large vans, … [Read more...]

New footage reveals progress on Greek Street Bridge replacement

Network Rail has shared new footage of progress made on a £20 million project to replace the Greek Street Bridge over the railway line in Stockport town centre. The 67-year-old bridge and roundabout is being demolished and rebuilt over the course of a three-week period in August. The bridge was … [Read more...]