The first of 20 new electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs in Stockport has been completed as part of a £15 million deal between Stockport Council and charger network, Be.EV. The new hub at Romiley Precinct is equipped with 4 charging bays – two ultra-rapid, one rapid and one fast. The hub's … [Read more...]
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Consultation launches on fuel price transparency scheme for motorists
A public consultation has launched on plans to give motorists access to real-time price comparison data when purchasing fuel, and require retailers to share price changes. Consumers, retailers, and other organisations are being invited to share their views on the government's planned Pumpwatch … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group passenger numbers exceeded pre-pandemic figures in 2023
60 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airports Group's (MAG) three UK airports in 2023, a three percent increase on its pre-pandemic 2019 levels. MAG, which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, also saw year-on-year passenger numbers up by a fifth compared … [Read more...]
TfGM extends contract for Metrolink operator
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced it has extended the contract for KeolisAmey Metrolink Ltd to continue to operate and maintain the city-region's tram network through to July 2027. The company has operated the Metrolink network on behalf of TfGM since 2017, during which time, … [Read more...]
HS2 to offer slower trains and reduced capacity between Manchester and London, MPs told
Sir John Thompson, Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd, has told MPs on the House of Commons' Transport Select Committee that cancelling HS2's northern leg between Birmingham and Manchester would mean reduced capacity and slower services than at present. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group seeks suppliers for airfields work
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has begun a tender process for over £500 million worth of investment into its airfields across its three UK airports. Five suppliers are being sought for a £548 million framework, which include construction and rehabilitation of concrete and asphalt airside … [Read more...]
Record registrations of electric vans seen in 2023
2023 saw record new vehicle registrations for battery electric vans, with more than 20,000 registered according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Across commercial vehicles, businesses and fleets invested in over 340,000 new light commercial vehicles (including … [Read more...]
Work begins on second phase of Handforth highway improvements
Work has begun on the second phase of improvements works to roads serving businesses and residents in Handforth on the Stockport-Cheshire border. Cheshire East Council completed the first stage of works between Spath Lane in Handforth and the A555 Manchester Airport Link Road ahead of schedule in … [Read more...]
Timetable for zero emission vehicle transition becomes law
The UK government's timetable for phasing out petrol and diesel powered cars and transitioning to zero emission vehicles by 2035 has become law. Plans put forward a pathway for vehicle manufacturers to phase out production and sale of fossil fuel-powered cars and vans. By 2030 80% of new cars and … [Read more...]
Network Rail submits plans for Stockport viaduct repairs
Network Rail has submitting a planning application to carry out essential structural repairs to Stockport viaduct. The historic landmark is one of the busiest sections of the railway in the UK, carrying the West Coast Mainline and other local services across the River Mersey before their approach … [Read more...]
Stockport moves closer to realising Metrolink ambitions
Political, business and transport leaders in Stockport and Greater Manchester have held a round-table meeting to discuss the borough's ambitions for a Metrolink extension into the town. The 'Next Stop Stockport' campaign event took place at musicMagpie's head office at Stockport Exchange, and was … [Read more...]
ONS reveals further fall in inflation
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure published the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that the headline rate of inflation fell to 3.9% in November. The latest fall recorded by the ONS means that average price rises are now at their slowest rate of growth since 2021, down from 4.6% … [Read more...]
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