A three month trial of measures to create an Active Neighbourhood in Cheadle is set to begin in late September, with local residents invited to share views on plans. Sustainable transport charity, Sustrans, and Stockport Council are looking to hear feedback on proposals that will install point … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airports Group CEO welcomes government’s latest travel restrictions changes
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) CEO, Charlie Cornish, has welcomed the latest round of updates to the government's traffic light classification system for international travel. The government has expanded the green list of countries, where arrivals are not required to self-isolated on entry to … [Read more...]
Next airline moves into Manchester Airport’s new Terminal Two
German low-cost carrier, Eurowings will become the latest airline to relocate to Manchester Airport’s new-look Terminal Two on Monday 2nd August. The Terminal Two extension opened to the public on 14th July with Jet2.com and TUI operating from there in the first week. Singapore Airlines, … [Read more...]
Major safety improvements set to start on Lancashire Hill bridge
Highways England has announced it is set to begin work to improve safety on the Lancashire Hill bridge over the M60 in Stockport town centre. Work will begin on the bridge, which crosses the motorway between junctions 1 and 27, on 16 August and should be completed by mid-November. Improvement … [Read more...]
Avanti West Coast begins Pendolino fleet upgrade
Rail operator, Avanti West Coast, which operates London to Manchester services through Stockport, has begun a £117 million investment to refurbish its Pendolino fleet. Work has begun on upgrading the first Pendolino train at Alstom's depot in Widnes. The programme will transform all 56 of the … [Read more...]
TfGM invites Stockport businesses to access funding to embed sustainable travel behaviours
Businesses in Stockport have until 27th August to apply to an £800,000 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) fund to support sustainable travel behaviours. TfGM is working to help rebuild confidence in sustainable travel and support Greater Manchester’s social and economic recovery from the … [Read more...]
Aegean Airlines and new retailers move into Manchester Airport Terminal Two
Greek carrier, Aegean Airlines is the latest airline to relocate into Terminal Two of Manchester Airport, with additional cafés and retailers also opening in the new 'super-terminal' as passenger numbers increase. Aegean Airlines will become the ninth airline to operate from the ‘super-terminal’, … [Read more...]
TfGM launches sustainable travel support package for businesses
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched an £800,000 funding package and web portal to help businesses and employers embed sustainable travel behaviours. Public transport trip numbers dropped significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic as people were encouraged to stay at home and … [Read more...]
Ryanair announces new summer services from Manchester Airport
Low-cost airline, Ryanair, has announced a number of new services from Manchester Airport, with the carrier predicting a strong recovery in demand this summer. The airline will operate a total of 315 weekly flights, serving 67 destinations. Ryanair is also adding four new summer routes from … [Read more...]
TfN responds to government’s Transport Decarbonisation Strategy
Transport for the North (TfN) has said the government needs to 'translate aims into action' in response to its strategy for the decarbonisation of domestic transport by 2050. The government's plans outline priorities to create cleaner air, healthier communities, and tens of thousands of new jobs. … [Read more...]
Northern leaders seek government commitments on rail investment ahead of timetable changes
Political and transport leaders from across the North of England have urged the government to fully commit to delivering key rail investment projects in the region to increase capacity and connectivity on the network. The call comes following a consultation on proposed service and timetable … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham mandates face coverings on trams beyond 19th July and urges their use on buses and trains
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has announced that face coverings will remain mandatory on the city-region's Metrolink trams after legal restrictions are lifted on 19th July. Mr Burnham joins other metro-mayors nationwide in retaining mask mandates on city-run public transport, including … [Read more...]
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