News for: Transport

A new Vision Zero Innovation Fund has launched to support progress towards Greater Manchester’s Vision Zero ambition to eradicate death and life-changing injuries on the roads by 2040. The city-region announced its Vision Zero ambition earlier this year, with a target to reduce road deaths and … [Read more...]

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is forecasting a busy transport network between 23 November and 1 December and are encouraging everyone making a journey to plan ahead. Following the start of the Christmas markets and festive season, the network is already seeing an increase in journeys … [Read more...]

Low-cost airline, easyJet, has added five additional summer destinations to its roster from Manchester Airport starting in 2025. New connections to, Izmir, Kalamata, Larnaca, Madrid and Rennes will begin from the week commencing 23rd June 2025, providing customers with even more choice when … [Read more...]

With the first cold snap of the season upon us, Stockport Council’s gritting team will be out in the adverse weather to make sure that the boroughs roads are kept open and safe. This winter, the council expects to use more than 3,500 tonnes of grit across its fleet of eight frontline gritters as … [Read more...]

CEO Ken O'Toole hailed the impact of the group's sustainability, education and community efforts as Manchester Airports Group (MAG) publishes in annual CSR Report for 2023/24. Detailing the progress against the delivery of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy, ‘Working together for … [Read more...]

Stockport-based bus and coach hire company, Belle Vue Manchester, has launched accredited training courses for drivers employed by other operators as part of its mission to help improve standards throughout the industry. Belle Vue has invested a six-figure sum to create a dedicated training … [Read more...]

The junction of Corporation Street and Warren Street in Stockport town centre is to close as Cadent investigate and repair a suspected leak in the gas pipeline running under the road. Emergency work began the morning of Monday November 11th to repair the gas pipeline following reports of a smell … [Read more...]

The Chancellor and Transport Secretary have confirmed funding to progress with two transport projects connecting Greater Manchester with other cities in the North. During a visit to Manchester on 7th November, Rachel Reeves and Louise Haigh committed to continued funding for the Transpennine … [Read more...]