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...]
News for: Transport
Mayor of Greater Manchester announces new £60 million fund to repair roads and pavements
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has announced the creation of a new £60 million Pothole Fund to deliver repairs to roads and pavements across the city-region. The fund, taken from the city-region's transport budget, will support repair and maintenance of around 125 km of road surface. … [Read more...]
Work progresses on £100 million programme to improve accessibility at rail stations across Greater Manchester
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...]
Major Metrolink closures planned for Autumn
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 report reveals economic impact of Manchester Airport’s second runway after 25 years
A new report has revealed how the construction of a second runway at Manchester Airport has driven foreign investment, exports and academic progress across the North over the past 25 years. The study, available in full here, by economic consultants Metro Dynamics, A Route to Growth for the North, … [Read more...]
New planning rules facilitate new homes near stations
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 retains Transport and Active Travel commissioners
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 to see new routes and night buses in Bee Network improvements
Extra night buses, new routes and more frequent bus services are being rolled out across the Bee Network, including in Stockport. Among changes in the borough is the addition of a 24-hour service, with night buses to launch on the 192 Thursday to Sunday. The addition, along with new night buses … [Read more...]
Supportability accepts donation of new minibus
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 services largely restored across North West after major signalling failure
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...]
Civil Aviation Authority report praises Manchester Airport accessibility
The Civil Aviation Authority's latest accessibility report has awarded Manchester Airport the highest possible rating for the services it offers to passengers with restricted mobility and other disabilities. ABM, which operates the airport’s special assistance services, has been recognised for … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to expand free bus travel for young people
Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig has announced plans to expand free Bee Network bus travel for young people, rolling out the Our Pass scheme to 11- to 16-year-olds. Announced on her first official day in office, 3rd August, the newly elected mayor confirmed the change would take effect from … [Read more...]
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