Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has set out his ambitions for delivering the next decade of growth in the city-region. Speaking at Manchester's Campfield on Wedneday 9th July, the Mayor shared the city region’s blueprint for a greener, fairer future at the launch of the The Greater … [Read more...]
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Transpennine Route Upgrade reaches latest milestone
The Transpennine Route Upgrade, improving rail connectivity between Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and York, has reached its latest milestone in full electrification of the railway. Following five consecutive weekends of work, engineers have installed 7.5 km of wiring between Micklefield in … [Read more...]
TfGM warns of transport disruption ahead of Oasis Heaton Park gigs
With more than 300,000 fans expected to descend on Manchester's Heaton Park for Oasis' Live '25 tour, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is forecasting a busy period on the city-region's transport network. On Friday 11 and Saturday 12 July, Oasis will be kickstarting their five gigs in … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor signs active travel pledge
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has signed a pledge committing to greater investment in active travel infrastructure to support more people to make healthier and greener journeys by walking, wheeling and cycling. The pledge, signed jointly by 12 Combined Authority Mayors across England … [Read more...]
Norse Atlantic Airways to launch first Manchester to Bangkok flights
Manchester Airport is to become the first UK airport outside London to offer a direct connection to the world's most visited city when Norse Atlantic Airways begin flying to Bangkok, Thailand later this year. The Scandinavian carrier will operate a seasonal weekly service to the city starting in … [Read more...]
New Manchester Airport to Mumbai route to deliver major economic boost
Independent research by Metro-Dynamics has revealed a new direct route between Manchester Airport and Mumbai will deliver an economic boost worth hundreds of millions to the North over the next three years. The new IndiGo service, which began flying on 1st July is the North's only direct, … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group delivers record year as investment programmes continue
A record year for Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and growth of its international footprint has resulted in the group being primed for its latest phase of infrastructure investment. The Group – which owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, as well as travel … [Read more...]
Network Rail to hold information event ahead of Stockport rail closure
Network Rail is inviting passengers and the Stockport community to an information event ahead of an upcoming closure of the rail line through the town. A £20 million project to replace the Greek Street bridge over the railway line is currently underway. From 2nd to 22nd August, the 67-year-old … [Read more...]
Stockport bridge rebuild to close rail line for three weeks in August
Passengers in and around Stockport are being urged to plan ahead for closure of the railway line through the town as Network Rail progresses with replacing the Greek Street Bridge. The £20 million investment in the bridge will see the Manchester spur of the West Coast Main Line for three weeks … [Read more...]
Bee Network backs Armed Forces Day weekend
Military personnel, veterans and cadets can travel for free across Greater Manchester on 28th and 29th June as the Bee Network gets behind Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day is a chance for people to show their support for the those who serve, or have served, and their families - who make up the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport launches new Travel Trade Community
Manchester Airport has launched a free subscription service for travel agents and industry professionals in the North West. The Travel Trade Community will give those who sign up access to regular e-newsletters featuring current trade and airline news and updates on all things Manchester Airport, … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport and Trafford & Stockport College Group expand partnership
Manchester Airport and Trafford & Stockport College Group have unveiled plans to expand training and careers opportunities at the airport through a new Skills Hub. The Skills Hub will bring together various new and existing schemes in the airport’s education and employment programme under one … [Read more...]
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