Nearly 7 million passengers flew through Manchester Airport during the school summer holidays, making it the busiest summer season in the hub's history. August 2025 was also the airport's busiest ever single month, with 3.5 million passengers served by the Northern hub. New data also shows … [Read more...]
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Network Rail sets out next steps for Greek Street Bridge replacement
Following the successful installation of the new bridge in August, Network Rail has updated on the next steps for completing the £20 million Greek Street Bridge replacement. Network Rail and its contractor partner Murphy replaced the Greek Street bridge during a 21-day closure of the railway in … [Read more...]
TfGM warns bus passengers ahead of industrial action
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is warning bus passengers of upcoming industrial action affecting three Bee Network bus operators. Staff at First, Metroline and Stagecoach have announced that they plan to strike from Friday 19 to Monday 22 September (inclusive). Industrial action is being … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor announces latest Bee Network improvements
Two years on from the city-region's first buses coming under local control, more major Bee Network improvements have been announced by the Mayor of Greater Manchester. Andy Burnham and Transport Commissioner Vernon Everitt unveiled a further raft of changes to improve bus services for people and … [Read more...]
Supportability launches Wish for Wheels project
Stockport disability charity, Supportability, has launched a new project, Wish for Wheels, to raise funds for a new accessible mini-bus. Many of the individuals supported by organisation face mobility barriers that make everyday activities difficult to access. To combat this Supportability have … [Read more...]
£20.7 million Bee Network boost for walking, wheeling and cycling schemes
A further funding allocation of more than £20 million has been agreed by GMCA to expand Greater Manchester's walking, wheeling and cycling provision as part of the Bee Network. The latest £20.7 million of funding available will support building new crossings and improving pavements to expanding … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How major infrastructure projects can solve the productivity puzzle
Manchester Airport Managing Director Chris Woodroofe says major infrastructure projects like Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) will help Northern firms go global and boost productivity outside the capital. Mr Woodroofe pointed to UK Trade Barometer data gathered by YouGov for Manchester Airport’s … [Read more...]
Plans progress for expansion to public transport network
Transport leaders have confirmed a pipeline of ‘rapid transit’ public transport schemes across Greater Manchester, including a 2030 construction start for a tram line into Stockport. Launched as part of the Greater Manchester Strategy in July, the Mayor and local council leaders pledged for 90% … [Read more...]
West Coast Main Line reopens after work in Stockport concludes
The West Coast Main Line has reopened between Stockport and Staffordshire after a three week closure to enable the demolition and replacement of the Greek Street Bridge. The line was completely closed to rail traffic to enable the £20 million project to replace the aging railway bridge. The … [Read more...]
Jet2.com opens new hangar at Manchester Airport
Leisure airline, Jet2.com has announced the opening of a new engineering hangar at Manchester Airport to support the company's operations and future growth. The opening follows the demolition of a previous facility on the site, followed by a full multi-million pound rebuild. TSL was the technical … [Read more...]
Regional mayors launch new partnership to support Peak District
Combined authority mayors representing South Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the East Midlands have come together to launch a new partnership agreement covering the Peak District National Park which is shared across the three areas. Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward, Andy Burnham, Mayor of … [Read more...]
New Greek Street bridge beams installed in just four days
Network Rail has shared new footage of the huge beams being installed across the West Coast Main Line in Stockport to replace the Greek Street bridge. Network Rail and its contractor Murphy are on track to complete the main phase of the £20 million project in time for the railway line through … [Read more...]