Stockport residents have three more weeks to have their say on facilities they would like to see in a town centre park that will be built atop the new bus interchange. Work on construction of the new bus interchange began at the end of August, with work set to complete in 2023. Plans for the site … [Read more...]
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TfN poll finds the North upbeat about future economy
A new opinion poll commissioned by Transport for the North (TfN) and carried out by Ipsos Mori has found people in the North are broadly optimistic about the economy over the course of the next year. The regional transport body's poll figures were released to coincide with TfN's annual … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group responds to review of travel restrictions in PM’s Winter Plan
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has called for the UK's rules on international travel to fall in line with the rest of Europe following the publication of the Prime Minister's Winter Plan for Covid-19. In a statement, MAG CEO Charlie Cornish welcomed the structural review proposed in the Winter … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport calls for simplified travel system as ONS reveals aviation sector worst hit by pandemic
Manchester Airport is calling for the Government to introduce a simplified two-tier system for international travel, as fresh data revealed the UK aviation sector is slipping even further behind in its recovery. ONS data from June showed that aviation remains the worst hit UK sector, with … [Read more...]
Belle Vue are first to secure grant to retrofit fleet for clean air measures
An upgrade for 22 vehicles operated by bus and coach hire company Belle Vue Manchester is being carried out as part of the region’s move to become a Clean Air Zone. Over £120 million in government funding has been secured by the city-region to help operators upgrade to cleaner, compliant vehicles … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester calls on government to back accelerated delivery of public transport reforms
Greater Manchester's political leaders are calling on government in Westminster to back the early delivery of plans for bus franchising and public transport reforms. The city-region is asking for £1.4 billion in initial funding to invest in delivering a greener transport system, with the … [Read more...]
Could your business overcome challenges posed by TfGM?
Greater Manchester AI Foundry is inviting small to medium businesses to bring their innovative thinking to solve an AI challenge posed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Businesses are being invited to put forward teams of up to five colleagues take part in a unique innovation AI … [Read more...]
£500,000 fund secured for road crossing improvements
Half a million pounds is to be spent improving safety and traffic efficiency at 20 Manchester pedestrian crossings. This comes as a result of a successful bid made by Manchester City Council and Transport for Greater Manchester to the Department for Transport’s Traffic Signal Maintenance Award … [Read more...]
National Highways wants your views on future road investment in our area
What are the?issues?with the roads you use???How could they be?improved? National Highways has launched an online feedback tool for road users?and?those?who live near to England’s motorways and major A roads to give their views on where investment is needed the most.?? The strategic road … [Read more...]
Regional leaders make final call for comments on Decarbonisation Strategy
Northern residents have two weeks remaining to share their feedback on Transport for the North's (TfN) strategy for achieving decarbonisation of the region's road and rail network by 2045. TfN set out its draft Decarbonisation Strategy earlier this summer, outlining how the North of England can … [Read more...]
Work set to begin on new bus interchange
Stockport Bus Station is to close from 29th August to enable work to begin on construction of a new bus interchange and town centre park in the latest phase of regeneration in the town centre. The new £120 million interchange will provide a modern hub for bus connections in the town, and include … [Read more...]
Stockport wholesaler eyes further expansion with Ryder deal
Stockport based retail group and wholesaler, Parfetts, has entered into a contract with HGV leasing specalist, Ryder, to provide 26 vehicles to support its expansion. The additional vehicles will operate from five of Parfetts depots, including Stockport, to make additional drops to customers … [Read more...]
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