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Thomas Cooks flies over the rainbow for Manchester Pride

Sponsor of Manchester Pride, Thomas Cook Airlines' Rainbow Heart aircraft has taken to the skies at Manchester Airport. Marking Thomas Cook Airlines and Manchester Airport's joint headline sponsorship of the Manchester Pride The Big Weekend, the airline has adorned one of its fleet - an A321 … [Read more...]

Summit Leaders agree One Voice for the North

Following yesterday's transport summit in Leeds, 'one voice for the North' - a representative body of political, business and other leaders - will enable the voice of the North to be heard more loudly than ever before.  The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham has today welcomed the … [Read more...]

Roadworks at Stanley Green start 29th August

As part of the ongoing A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road development, roadworks at Stanley Green in Cheadle are set to begin from 29th August. Stanley Road will operate as one-way (westbound) from the A34 roundabout to immediately east of the Earl Road junction for 6 weeks. The diversion … [Read more...]

Leaders Unite for Northern ‘East to West Crossrail’

Political and business Leaders from across major Northern cities are united in their call for investment in the East to West Crossrail project and are meeting for the first time today in Leeds to demand a fair deal on transport from the Government. The unprecedented gathering is aimed at forcing … [Read more...]

Business leaders call for renewed momentum for HS3

Led by leader of the Northern Powerhouse George Osborne, business leaders across the North of England are being urged to lobby the Government to commit to more investment on high speed rail networks - HS3 - in the region.  Former Tatton MP and Chancellor, Mr Osborne launched the "Northern … [Read more...]

Partners in plans for Stockport Transport Interchange

Engineering consultants WSP have been appointed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Stockport Council to draw up plans for the £41m Stockport Transport Interchange. The scheme involves redevelopment of the town’s existing bus station at Daw Bank, between the rail viaduct and the … [Read more...]

Petition calls for investment in Transport for the North

IPPR North’s petition calling for more money for transport in the North has attracted over 52,000 signatures. IPPR North, the dedicated think tank for the north of England with bases in Manchester and Newcastle, are urging more people to sign the petition for better Transport for the North - … [Read more...]

Businesses invited to consult on Stockport Local Plan

Stockport Council is encouraging businesses to take part in a consultation event regarding the Stockport Local Plan as they begin the process to plan for Stockport's future through to 2035. The first event is taking place in September: When: Wednesday 20th September 2017, 8am to 10am – buffet … [Read more...]

get me there smart card for Greater Manchester

Travelling in Greater Manchester just got smarter for thousands of passengers who can now use a single 'Oyster' style get me there smart card for all their journeys on any Greater Manchester tram and bus. This latest development is the next phase of Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) get me … [Read more...]

Stockport viaduct features on vintage rail posters

A new set of images to evoke the 'Golden Age of British Travel' feature scenes from across the region including Stockport viaduct and towns across Cheshire. The images, created by Chester based designer and artist Nicky Thompson, capture the many attractions of Mid Cheshire Railway Line. The … [Read more...]

GMCA have approved the latest Stockport Transport Plan

The GMCA approved the funds in preparation for the new building of the new bridge that connects the town's transport interchange.  Phase one, started in April 2015 and has been continuous to date, the work included Muse's Stockport Exchange and the railway station. So far the Stockport has seen the … [Read more...]