News for: Transport

A group of major transport businesses, leaders and infrastructure investors have written jointly to the Chancellor John Healey, calling on him to cultivate the conditions needed for long-term private investment in the UK. The letter, the signatories of which include the CEOs of Manchester … [Read more...]

Bee Network night buses are now serving Stockport residents both working in and enjoying Greater Manchester's night time economy. 24-hour running of the 192 service between Stockport and Manchester city centre began on Thursday 3rd September, and will operate Thursday to Sunday. Along with new … [Read more...]

Transport for Greater Manchester's (TfGM) programme to improve accessibility at rail stations across the city-region is progressing at pace, as work begins at Swinton station in Salford, joining Bryn, Hindley and Reddish North Stations where work is already underway. The £100 million programme of … [Read more...]

Following a major track replacement programme by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) during summer 2026, a second phase of works will see further temporary closures on the Metrolink network. In July, TfGM completed 1.6 km of track replacement between Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield, … [Read more...]

New planning rules have been introduced in England to make it easier to build new homes close to transport links, including train and tram stations. Changes, which were introduced 17th August, will fast-track planning processes to build new homes on land within a reasonable walking distance of … [Read more...]

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has confirmed that Vernon Everitt CBE and Dame Sarah Storey will stay on as Transport and Active Travel commissioners for the city region. Mayors can appoint commissioners to provide expertise and driver delivery of commitments across policy areas. Vernon … [Read more...]

Stockport-based charity, Supportability, has accepted a brand new specialist minibus that has been donated by Bolton-based construction and utilities company, Bethell Group. Supportability is a Stockport-based charity that provides person-centred support to children, young people and adults with … [Read more...]

Rail passengers across the North West are being advised that most train services are running after a power outage in Manchester affected signalling systems and cause widespread disruption across the region on 6th August. SP Electricity North West confirmed a power cut at 1.41pm in East Manchester … [Read more...]