Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced a number of changes to planning rules as part of efforts to drive economic growth. Rachel Reeves, the first woman to take on the job in the UK's history, set out ambitions to deliver over 1.5 million new homes and support … [Read more...]
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Belle Vue to operate FlixBus new Manchester to Bristol coach service
Stockport-based Belle Vue Manchester is to operate a new coach service between Manchester and Bristol as part of its ongoing partnership with FlixBus. The new service seeks to rival rail connections, taking just three and a half hours, only 20 minutes more than the average train journey between … [Read more...]
TfGM extends Co-op Live partnership
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced it will extend its partnership with the Co-op Live arena enabling ticketholders to benefit from free Metrolink travel to reach events. As part of Co-op Live’s ongoing commitment to sustainable travel and funded by the venue, attendees with a … [Read more...]
Community groups invited to apply for bike library funding
Community groups and non-profit organisations in Stockport and across the city-region are invited to apply to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for funding to set up a bike library. 37 bike libraries have already been established across Greater Manchester and allow people of all ages to … [Read more...]
MAG reports record year and transformational investment across its airports in annual results
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, has reported passenger levels recorded in the 12 months to 31st March exceeded its 2019-2020 results for the first time. In the group's annual results, MAG revealed its three airports served a … [Read more...]
London Northwestern Railway plans to offer Manchester to Euston route
Rail operator London Northwestern Railway has announced plans to offer new routes from Manchester to London Euston to rival Avanti West Coast and future HS2 services. Proposals look to take advantage of the operator's existing use of platform space at London Euston, and will see services that … [Read more...]
Launch of first direct Manchester to Shanghai flights set to bring tourism and business boost
Tourist destinations and businesses across the North are poised for the economic boost of new direct flights to Shanghai from Manchester Airport, which began 1st July. Chinese airline, Juneyao Air, has chosen Manchester Airport as the location for its first ever UK service, which will connect the … [Read more...]
Community impact award for Stockport Interchange team
The team which has delivered Stockport Interchange has been recognised for its efforts by winning the ‘Community Impact of the year’ at Cowgills North West Homebuilders Awards. Cityheart, Rise Homes, Stockport Council, GMCA, Transport for Greater Manchester and Willmott Dixon were presented with … [Read more...]
Avanti West Coast completes refurbishment of Pendolino fleet
Rail operator, Avanti West Coast, has completed the refurbishment of its 56 Pendolino trains that serve routes connecting London with Stockport and Manchester, other towns and cities throughout the North-west and Scotland. The £117 million project is the biggest fleet upgrade ever carried out on … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham reveals plans for Stockport Metrolink connection will be published after the General Election
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed plans for a Metrolink extension into Stockport are set to be published soon after the General Election. Speaking at a campaign event at Stockport Interchange, he said that work on the business case for the bringing the tram into the town centre … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester issues final call for feedback on plans to end road deaths
Stockport residents have less than a week to share their views on the city-region's draft action plan to eliminate road deaths in Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester began taking steps earlier this year towards adopting Vision Zero to eliminate all deaths and life-changing injuries … [Read more...]
TfGM invites Stockport business community to help shape future of travel
Businesses in Stockport have until the end of August to share their views on local transport infrastructure by responding to Transport for Greater Manchester's (TfGM) Business Travel Survey. The annual survey ensures businesses can communicate with TfGM how they feel about public transport and … [Read more...]
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