Stockport’s state-of-the-art transport interchange and rooftop Viaduct Park has scooped yet more industry awards, this time being honoured by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). The centrepiece of the Stockport town centre's ongoing £1 billion regneration won the much coveted Silver Jubilee … [Read more...]
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TfGM announces appointment of permanent Managing Director
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has confirmed Steve Warrener as the transport body's permanent Managing Director, after taking on the role on an interim basis in January 2024. Responsible for the day to day running of the organisation, Steve's appointment comes as work to deliver the Bee … [Read more...]
Network Rail shares detail of works to deliver £16 million Greek Street Bridge replacement
Network Rail has shared details of disruption to road and rail links in Stockport as it undertakes the £16 million replacement of the Greek Street Bridge over the railway line. Work will begin over Christmas and run through to Spring 2026 to demolish and replace the bridge over the West Coast … [Read more...]
£1 million Vision Zero Innovation Fund launched as part of ambition to end road deaths in Greater Manchester
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...]
TfGM warns of busy week for the transport network
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...]
TransPennine Express adds seats from Stockport as part of new December timetable
Rail operator, TransPennine Express, will increase capacity on its services between Liverpool and Cleethorpes via Manchester, Stockport and Sheffield, as part of a new December timetable. The majority of services on the route will be run with six carriage trains from the 15th December, … [Read more...]
easyJet adds five new routes from Manchester Airport
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...]
Stockport Council gritting team hit the road amid wintery weather
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...]
Bee Network appoints first Disability Advocate to help deliver inclusive and accessible transport
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network Committee has appointed its first ever Disability Advocate as part of its commitment to delivering an inclusive and accessible public transport and active travel network. In her new role, Cllr Tracey Rawlins (pictured) will advocate for the needs and experiences … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group publishes impact of its CSR efforts
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...]
Belle Vue launches accredited training courses for drivers with other operators
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...]
Holiday travel and new destinations fuel record-breaking October at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has continued its record-breaking streak with 2.8 million passengers travelling through the airport in October. The busy month has been fuelled by holiday travel, particularly during the school half-term break, as well as 11,000 passengers taking advantage of two new routes to … [Read more...]
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