Network Rail and contractor, Kier, will begin work this Winter on a major £115 million investment to improve Manchester Airport station. Work will create additional capacity, support the operation of more trains and help deliver more reliable and efficient journeys, and include: The project … [Read more...]
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Consultation begins on plans to transform Stockport Railway Station
Stockport Council and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have launched a public consultation on plans to transform of Stockport Railway Station. Plans will create a landmark new gateway to Stockport and would deliver the most significant improvements to the station in decades. The … [Read more...]
Rail operators update rules passengers travelling from Manchester Airport after a flight delay
Rail operators, Northern and TransPennine Express, will allow passengers who miss their booked train from Manchester Airport due to a delayed flight to catch an alternative service up to three hours later at no extra cost. Ticket office staff at Manchester Airport station will provide a stamped … [Read more...]
Work to transform travel in Greater Manchester recognised at National Transport Awards
Ongoing efforts to transform how people travel around Greater Manchester have been celebrated at the National Transport Awards, with individuals and organisations in the city-region recognised across four categories. For the second year running, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) won the … [Read more...]
Emirates reveals new £10 million Manchester Airport lounge
Airline, Emirates, has revealed the full details of its new £10 million Lounge at Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport, the first of its kind in the UK. Now open to customers flying with the airline, the £10 million investment combines contemporary interiors, ‘Made in Manchester’ dining, integrated … [Read more...]
Plans for new Cheadle Station get back on track
Construction work is now set to begin on a new railway station in Cheadle after timetabling challenges had seen the project face significant delays. The latest assessment by rail industry partners, including Network Rail and Northern Trains, has demonstrated that the risks of delay to services … [Read more...]
TfGM encourages people to plan ahead for Manchester Half Marathon weekend
People travelling around Greater Manchester are being encouraged to plan their journeys as around 32,000 runners take part in the Manchester Half Marathon on Sunday 4th October. A record number of runners are set to take on the 13.1-mile (21 km) route on roads through Trafford and south … [Read more...]
Date confirmed for Avanti West Coast renationalisation
The Transport Secretary has confirmed that rail services on the West Coast Mainline run by Avanti West Coast will be brought back into public ownership in March 2027 as part of the ongoing renationalisation of rail services in England. From 7 March 2027, Britain's busiest train line, which … [Read more...]
Riyadh Air celebrates first flight from Manchester Airport
Saudi airline, Riyadh Air, has celebrated its first flight between Manchester Airport and Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, increasing connections with the country from the North. The airline, owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, began operations in June with its maiden flight to London, … [Read more...]
Clean energy agreement moves Greater Manchester closer to carbon-neutral public transport system
Greater Manchester has taken the next step in its ambitions to deliver a carbon-neutral public transport system after agreeing a long-term deal for UK-generated clean energy. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is entering into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with AGR Power which will … [Read more...]
Network Rail completes £41 million in investment in North West rail routes ahead of winter
Network Rail has delivered a £41 million investment into improvements to North West rail routes that aim to protect passenger journeys from weather-related disruption this winter. In the last year Network Rail has completed preventative projects stretching from the Peak District to Cumbria to … [Read more...]
Passengers urged to plan ahead for next phase of major Metrolink improvement work in October
Tram passengers in Greater Manchester are being urged to plan for major improvement work in autumn, with significant changes to tram services affecting large parts of the Metrolink network. From Monday 19th October to Sunday 1st November, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will deliver the … [Read more...]
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