Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has revealed the Metrolink tram network recorded its highest ever Sunday passenger journeys on 14th April, boosted by runners and spectators attending the Manchester Marathon. 14th April 2024 saw 175,000 journeys made on the Metrolink, the highest ever … [Read more...]
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TfGM takes action to improve punctuality and reliability of bus services
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Bee Network franchise holder Go North West are to roll out 20 additional buses to improve punctuality and reliability on services. With buses under local control via the Bee Network means that TfGM has, for the first time, much more information about … [Read more...]
Transport for the North launch Strategic Transport Plan in Parliament
Sub-national transport body, Transport for the North, has taken its Strategic Transport Plan to Parliament at the Transport Across the North All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) reception. The event gave TfN officers the opportunity to showcase their plans for investing in transport … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to become UK’s first with direct Reggio Calabria flight
Manchester Airport is to become the first UK airport with a direct link to the Italian city of Reggio Calabria when Ryanair flights launch from the end April. Ryanair will fly Wednesdays and Sundays from Sunday 28th April to the city in the Southwestern Italian region of Calabria, often described … [Read more...]
TfGM promotes public transport for getting to events ahead of Co-op Live arena opening
Those attending events at the Co-op Live area when it opens later this month are being advised public transport is the best way to get to the show. The 23,500-capacity arena opens its doors at the Etihad Campus on 23 April, launching into a diverse opening season filled with globally renowned … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group appoints technology firm to aid passenger flow
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has appointed New Zealand headquartered technology firm, Veovo, to improve passenger flow at its three UK airports. MAG, the UK's largest airport operator which runs Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, is taking steps to keep queue times at a … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport celebrates sixth consecutive record-breaking month
Manchester Airport has had its sixth consecutive record-breaking month, with more than 2.1 million passengers travelling via its terminals in March 2024. The early Easter has helped make March 2024 the busiest March for Manchester Airport on record. March performance for the airport has seen … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus adds extra transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, has announced it has added extra transatlantic flights to its Winter 2024 schedule from Manchester Airport as it continues to expand operations in the North of England. The new flights will see Aer Lingus increase its popular Manchester to Orlando route up to four times … [Read more...]
TfGM warns of travel disruption ahead of Manchester Marathon
With 32,000 runners and thousands more spectators expected to line the route, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is urging people to plan for disruptions to their journeys due to the Manchester Marathon on Sunday 14th April. The 26.2-mile route starts below the Trafford Arch before cruising … [Read more...]
Belle Vue and FlixBus launch new Manchester to York and Bradford coach service
Travel tech company FlixBus is launching a new Manchester to York and Bradford coach service on Thursday 11 April, furthering its partnership with Stockport coach operator, Belle Vue Manchester. The route will also directly connect Manchester (Shudehill Interchange) with Leeds (Kirkgate) daily, … [Read more...]
Manchester to Sheffield railway upgrade completes following £150 million investment
The £150 million Hope Valley Railway Upgrade to improve services between Manchester and Stockport and Sheffield has been officially completed. Work began in Spring 2021 and has delivered various improvements to the line between Manchester and Sheffield, including signalling improvements along the … [Read more...]
Network Rail sets out £45 billion improvement plan
Network Rail has announced the start of a £45.4 billion five-year rail improvement plan, aimed at improving reliability of the network and ensuring resilience against climate change and more frequent extreme weather. Through to 2029, Network Rail has committed to investing around £2.8 billion in … [Read more...]
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