Greater Manchester's Metrolink network enjoyed its busiest ever month in May, with 4.1 million choosing to travel by tram, breaking its previous record of 4 million passengers set in November 2019. May's performance was boosted by a bumper month for high profile events across the city-region, … [Read more...]
News for: Transport
easyJet adds four new routes from Manchester Airport
Low-cost airline, easyJet, has announced four new routes will begin flying from Manchester Airport starting Winter 2024. A new twice-weekly route to Tromso in Norway, an entirely new destination for the airline, and will start on 19 November and operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout … [Read more...]
New spiral ramp unveiled at Stockport Interchange
A new spiral ramp has opened at Stockport Interchange, enabling access between the town centre and the River Mersey for the first time in generations. The new ramp, which connects Stockport’s new Viaduct Park with the Transport Interchange, access to the town centre and the River Mersey, opened … [Read more...]
19-year-old Belle Vue driver is ‘the wheel deal’
Talented teenager Tobi Dekker has clocked up another milestone on his career journey at Belle Vue Manchester by qualifying as a bus driver at the age of just 19. Tobi (pictured) has gained his passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) licence and now drives school buses and public services for the … [Read more...]
TfGM control room keeps transport moving on one of the network’s busiest days
Transport for Greater Manchester's (TfGM) newly enhanced, state-of-the-art control room was at the heart of monitoring and managing the flow of people and transport on one of the Greater Manchester transport network's busiest days. Public transport helped keep the city centre moving on Sunday … [Read more...]
Belle Vue invests £6 million in new coaches as part of FlixBus partnership
Stockport-based coach operator, Belle Vue Manchester, has announced a £6 million investment in new vehicles amid further expansion of its partnership with the FlixBus network. Belle Vue has taken delivery of five new 53-seater Yutong GT12 coaches and has 18 more on order to arrive in its fleet … [Read more...]
New rail timetables to take effect from Sunday 2nd June
Rail operators, Northern and TransPennine Express are warning passengers in Stockport and across the North of England to be aware of changes to timetables taking effect from Sunday 2nd June. While most services will only see minor changes to timing, a number of local services in Stockport will … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport expects to serve over a million passengers during half-term break
Manchester Airport is prepared for a busy half-term with around one million passengers expected to pass through the airport during the week-long school holidays. The late May half-term is always a busy week for the UK’s global gateway in the North and this year is set to be busier than ever, with … [Read more...]
Sunday travellers warned to plan their journeys ahead of Great Manchester Run and City champions’ parade
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is cautioning residents to plan their journeys in advance ahead of a busy day for the road and public transport network on Sunday 26th May. Nearly 100,000 fans are expected to line the streets of Manchester city centre for Manchester City's champions' … [Read more...]
Mayors launch new Liverpool-Manchester Railway Board to boost connections between cities
Improved rail links between Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region have moved closer to being realised with the creation of a new Liverpool-Manchester Railway Board by the two city-regions' mayors. Recently re-elected Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Liverpool City Region … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport announces new private terminal, aether
A new private terminal, aether, is to open at Manchester Airport later this year, available to all passengers, regardless of airline, as a purchasable service. The new offer has been developed by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) subsidiary, CAVU, to improve the passenger journey at airports. While … [Read more...]
Virgin Trains plan return to West Coast Mainline
The Virgin Trains brand could return to West Coast Mainline services between London and the North West to challenge existing operator, Avanti West Coast. Virgin Trains has submitted a bid to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) for an Open Access License to operate trains between London and … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- …
- 120
- Next Page »