Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Transport for Greater Manchester - TfGM - have partnered to raise awareness of the economic benefits of dynamic working for businesses as well as promoting the health and wellbeing benefits it can have on those who work in Greater Manchester. Alongside … [Read more...]
News for: Transport
A34 Cheadle boost as Transport for the North bids for £700m investment
The A34 Cheadle could be one of 12 Major Road Networks to be upgraded as Transport for the North have submitted a bid for a £700 million investment in the region’s roads over the next five years. As part of the National Roads Fund, the investment is necessary in order to unlock economic growth, … [Read more...]
Premier Football demands new SAS flight between Stavanger and Manchester
A new service is launched between Stavanger and Manchester and increased frequencies between Manchester and Oslo & Bergen as increased Premiership football demand has boosted flight services with SAS SAS has responded to a surge in interest in English football by introducing a new direct … [Read more...]
UK: £300 million investment to drive greener travel
UK innovators have been boosted by more than £300 million investment, to develop cleaner, greener travel. The government will provide £125 million, which will be supported by industry co-investment of up to £175 million to support new technologies including flying urban taxis, electric passenger … [Read more...]
Government review into HS2 – good news for region’s Northern Rail project?
Following the government’s decision to re-evaluate the viability of HS2, the Northern Powerhouse Partnership is to carry out its own review into the HS2 rail link and its own Northern Rail project, HS3, to ensure the region’s views on the scheme are not ignored. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps … [Read more...]
Artificial Intelligence to end future holiday jams caused by roadworks
Navigational apps powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) are set to help drivers to plan trips and avoid congested roads. Motorists could soon enjoy quicker and easier getaways on bank holidays, as government announces plans to open up data on planned changes to the road network, highlighting … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester residents invited to take part in Transport at Night survey
Night Time Economy Adviser, Sacha Lord, is calling on Greater Manchester residents to take part in the Transport at Night survey and have their say on the future of transport links between the hours of 6pm and 6am. Results from the Transport at Night survey will provide a unique insight into how … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport offers advice ahead of busiest weekend ever
The UK’s third largest airport is expecting Friday 23 August to be the busiest day in its 81-year-old history with more than 115,000 passengers expected to arrive and depart from the Northern hub. With around 430,000 passengers expected to travel during the busy bank holiday … [Read more...]
Thomas Cook ‘Fly With Pride’ to celebrate Manchester Pride Festival
With Manchester Pride’s biggest ever Festival just days away, long-standing Pride partner Thomas Cook Airlines’ 'Fly with Pride' flight to San Francisco took off from Manchester Airport with an all-LGBT+ crew and has touched down in the Golden Gate City overnight, following a celebration at the … [Read more...]
IPPR: north to get £2,300 less per person than London on transport
The Institute for Policy Research - IPPR – has urged Boris Johnson to keep his promise to invest more for transport in the north of England after they found it was set to receive £2,389 less per person than those in the capital. IPPR North’s research, which analysed the government’s planned … [Read more...]
Rail fare increases ‘kick in the teeth’ for Greater Manchester commuters
Rail fare increases are set to hit Greater Manchester rail users as a further rise in ticket prices is due to take effect from next year. The increase is based on the Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation measure for July of 2.8%. Bev Hughes, Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: "This … [Read more...]
Manchester to USA – new schedule unveiled by Delta and Virgin
Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines are boosting flights from Manchester to USA from next summer. Delta is returning to Manchester Airport to once again join forces with its partner Virgin Atlantic. Delta will operate a new peak-summer service to Boston effective May 22, 2020 taking over … [Read more...]
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