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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...]

Thomas Cook to fly Manchester to Seattle in 2018

Thomas Cook will add Manchester to Seattle to its long-haul flight programme for Summer 2018. The new route from Manchester to Seattle will begin in May 2018. The addition of Seattle reinforces Thomas Cook Airlines’ position as the largest long-haul carrier from Manchester, serving more USA … [Read more...]

A6 closure in Stockport latest

A6 closure in Stockport  update. The road has now closed for 12 weeks to allow for essential works to begin on Wellington Bridge.  Essential repair works will begins the Wellington Bridge, a route that carries the A6 through Stockport town centre between Exchange Street (Garrick Theatre) and Heaton … [Read more...]

HS2 contractors announced for first stage of new rail line

HS2 is underway, with more than £6billion of contracts being won by several well known companies, including Balfour Beatty, Skanska and Costain.  The contractors will work on the first stage of HS2, the new high speed rail line between London and Birmingham. The final route of the Manchester and … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport passenger numbers hits new high

Manchester Airport passenger numbers has hit a record number as 27 million people passed through its three terminals in the last 12 months. The UK’s third largest airport passed the milestone for the first time in its 79 year history.  More than 2.75m passengers flew in and out of the airport in … [Read more...]

Update on A6 Stockport road closure in July

Stockport Council has provided an update regarding the A6 Stockport road closure in July, necessary to allow for essential bridge works. The A6 Stockport at Wellington Bridge will be closed for a period of 12 weeks from 24th July.    Stockport Council have issued further information regarding … [Read more...]

Platform Airport City launched as new event location

Platform Airport City, located within Manchester Airport’s Transport Interchange, is a vibrant and interactive space for visitors and employees working at Airport City Manchester to socialise, network and enjoy food and drink from around the world. Hosted on the last Friday of each month between … [Read more...]

Fusion Signs and Graphics adds colour to station

A new mural, installed at Reddish South Station in Stockport by Fusion Signs and Graphics, has been given a bright, colourful welcome from friends and passengers. The vibrant mural was commissioned by Friends of Reddish South Station and provided and installed by Stockport based Fusion Signs and … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport growth soars to new heights

Manchester Airport has soared to new heights as the UK's 3rd largest airport celebrates its 38th consecutive month of growth. The airport saw 12% growth in May as a host of new routes took off  and more than 2.5m people jetted off meaning 26,795,288 have now passed through its three terminals in … [Read more...]