Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has awarded construction firm Willmott Dixon the contract to deliver a multi-million pound transport interchange and rooftop park in Stockport town centre. The scheme, on the site of the former bus station which has now been demolished, is part of a major … [Read more...]
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Teenager makes a big impression at Belle Vue
A teenager is on the road to fulfilling his career dreams after impressing bosses at bus and coach hire company Belle Vue Manchester while working there in the evenings after school. Tobi Dekker, aged 17 (picutured), travelled to and from Marple Hall School in Stockport on a Belle Vue bus, and … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham and GMCA Clear Air Lead comment on plans to review parts of Clean Air Zone
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Clean Air Lead Cllr Andrew Western have commented further on plans to write to government to ask to review and amend the Clean Air Zone, which will see the most polluting commercial vehicles charged to use roads (excluding motorways) in the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to ask to delay parts of Clean Air Zone plans
The Greater Manchester Air Quality Administration Committee has been recommended to write to the government to ask to delay the full implementation of the Clean Air Zone, GMCA chief executive Eamonn Boylan has confirmed in a statement. The city-region was instructed by government in 2020 to … [Read more...]
Plans revealed for new pedestrian ramp to link transport interchange and rooftop park with the River Mersey
Stockport Council and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have revealed a proposed spiral ramp to offer unique pedestrian access between the River Mersey and a new park atop the town centre's new transport interchange, currently under construction. A public consultation on the proposals has … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester responds to Clean Air Zone concerns
Greater Manchester leaders have issued a statement responding to growing pushback from residents over plans to implement Clean Air Zone charges for the most polluting commercial vehicles from 30th May 2022. The statement, issued jointly by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and the … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on region’s Freight and Logistics Strategy
A public consultation has launched on a new draft Freight and Logistics Strategy for the North of England, which outlines opportunities and challenges ahead for the sector and necessary action to decarbonise the industry. The draft strategy, developed by Transport for the North (TfN), showcases … [Read more...]
TfN report highlights importance of region’s road network and challenge of reducing its environmental impact
Transport for the North (TfN) has published its Major Roads Report, setting out the role of highways as part of an effective and sustainable transport network for the North of England. The report highlights how highways, including footpaths and cycleways, are part of all journeys in the region, … [Read more...]
Work begins on Romiley station upgrades
Work has begun to extend the platforms at Romiley train station, allowing longer trains to serve the Hope Valley Line that connects Manchester with Marple, New Mills and Sheffield. From January 4th 2022, work will begin to strengthen the railway bridge over Stockport Road, which forms part of the … [Read more...]
Boost for North as direct Bangladesh flights return to Manchester Airport
International connectivity from the North of England will get a further boost as direct flights to Bangladesh are set to resume operating from Manchester Airport from Boxing Day. Biman Bangladesh Airlines will re-commence services to the country's capital, Dhaka, and the city of Sylhet, operating … [Read more...]
Second round of grants launched to help businesses promote sustainable travel
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a second round of grant funding to help businesses and other organisations promote active and sustainable travel. £800,000 of grant funding was made available earlier this year by TfGM to help reverse rising car journey numbers as coronavirus … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport shares travel advice for passengers making a getaway during the festive season
As many people prepare to travel abroad for the festive season, Manchester Airport is encouraging passengers to familiarise themselves with latest Covid restrictions and security rules. Covid-specific rules for travel are in place, including testing requirements in response to the Omicron … [Read more...]
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