An online survey has launched on the city-region's 'Vision Zero' plans to end deaths and life-changing injuries on Greater Manchester roads by 2040. The consultation launched 12th February on the GM Consult website, and will run for four weeks to give stakeholders and local residents the … [Read more...]
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Passengers between Manchester Airport and China more than double within six months
New figures show a jump in the number of passengers between Manchester Airport and Beijing in the second half 2023 as the airport prepares to mark Lunar New Year. Hainan Airlines brought back its flights to the Chinese capital in late 2022 after a hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic, and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester and West Midlands mayors propose alternative to scrapped HS2 link between city-regions
Greater Manchester's Labour Mayor Andy Burnham, and his Conservative counterpart in the West Midlands, Andy Street, have set out options for an alternative link between the two city-regions in the wake of the cancellation of the Birmingham to Manchester leg of HS2. The two mayors put forward a … [Read more...]
Rail Minister addresses Transport for the North Conference
Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the government's investment plans in infrastructure in the region at the annual Transport for the North (TfN) Conference. The sold-out event took place at Hilton Liverpool City Centre on Monday February 5th, and brought … [Read more...]
Rail Minister confirms tap-in, tap-out pilot for Greater Manchester trains
Plans for a London-style transport system in Greater Manchester have taken a step forward as the Rail Minister confirms a planned pilot of tap-in, tap-out ticketing on two Greater Manchester routes. The pilot scheme will allow passengers to use contactless payments, either from a debit or credit … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport marks year of work on final phase of £1.3 billion transformation
Significant progress has been made on the final phase of the £1.3 billion transformation of Manchester Airport since work started in January 2023. The second and final phase focuses on the east side of Terminal 2, which will feature 27 new shops, bars and restaurants to be announced in the … [Read more...]
Mayor and Greater Manchester leaders endorse ambition to end road deaths
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has endorsed a plan for the city-region to eliminate road deaths by 2040. The draft Vision Zero Strategy, part of a global effort to improve road safety, also sets out plans to halve the number of deaths and life changing injuries by the end of this … [Read more...]
Stockport Interchange takes shape ahead of Spring opening
Work is nearing completion on Stockport Interchange, the town centre's new transport hub, ahead of its expected opening in Spring 2024. Work began on the site of the former bus station in Autumn 2022, and a new timelapse video has been released to show how the development has come together. … [Read more...]
Business Transport Advisory Council launched to advise TfGM
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has established a new Business Transport Advisory Council as part of efforts to engage with the city-region's business community on the development of the Bee Network. The Business Transport Advisory Council brings together firms from a wide variety of … [Read more...]
New design guide launched to improve Greater Manchester streets
A new technical design guide has been adopted in Greater Manchester to improve the way streets across the city-region are developed. The Streets for All Design Guide has been co-developed by Transport for Greater Manchester together with the 10 Greater Manchester local authorities and forms part … [Read more...]
TfGM set to begin £75 million improvements on key orbital bus routes around Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is to begin work on upgrades to 10 pedestrian crossings across the city-region as part of £75 million of improvements to orbital bus routes between towns in Greater Manchester. Five key routes between towns in Greater Manchester are set for improvements, … [Read more...]
Stockport community groups recognised in national rail awards
Volunteer groups that look after stations across Stockport have been recognised with shortlistings in the national Community Rail Awards 2024. The Community Rail Awards, now in their 20th year, recognise the important work of volunteers, who work across Britain’s rail network to make stations … [Read more...]
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