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...]
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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...]
Be.EV completes first EV charging hub of £15 million deal with Stockport Council
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...]
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...]
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