More than 2.9 million passengers flew into or out of Manchester Airport in May 2026, boosted by football fans travelling to watch Aston Villa and Arsenal in their respective European finals. While half-term favourites including Alicante, Mallorca, and Faro remained among the most popular … [Read more...]
News for: Transport
Stockport set for Bee Network’s first purpose-built fully electric bus depot
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is proposing to build a new fully electric bus depot in Stockport in a first for the city-region's Bee Network. The existing bus depot in Stockport town centre is set to be demolished to make way for the Stockport 8 regeneration scheme. Being brought … [Read more...]
Riyadh Air to begin flights from Manchester Airport
Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air is to begin flying three-times weekly between Manchester Airport and the country's capital. The new route reflects Greater Manchester's status as a global economic and cultural hub as well as its strong existing ties to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport reveals new Wetherspoon pub to open in September
Manchester Airport has announced its first JD Wetherspoon pub will open in Terminal 2 in September, with its name and décor inspired by an iconic Mancunian location. The pub will be named The Belle Vue, in commemoration of Manchester's historic showground that was a focal point of social life in … [Read more...]
TfGM and GMP expand speed enforcement fleet as part of work to end road deaths
Funding from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will increase the ability of Greater Manchester Police to address excessive and dangerous speeding with the introduction of two new speed enforcement vehicles. This investment, on behalf of the Greater Manchester Road Safety Partnership, … [Read more...]
TfGM shares ‘plan ahead’ message ahead of Great Manchester Run
Greater Manchester residents are being encouraged to plan their journeys ahead of the return of the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run on Sunday 31st May. Tens of thousands of runners, spectators and visitors are expected to arrive in the city-region for both the 10K and half-marathon races through … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester orders further 125 electric Bee Network buses
An additional 125 electric buses have been ordered from UK manufacturer, Wrightbus, to continue the electrification of the Greater Manchester's Bee Network bus fleet. The new business, built at the company's factory in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, add to those from a previous order currently … [Read more...]
Business mileage allowance to rise to 55p
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the first increased to the approved mileage allowance for both employees and the self-employed who use their own vehicles for work. Since 2011, the allowance has been frozen at 45p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a tax year. This will rise to … [Read more...]
Bank Holiday rail works to effect journeys from Stockport
Rail passengers are being urged to plan their journeys ahead of works over the Late May Bank Holiday weekend on the West Coast Main Line that will effect services through Stockport. On Sunday 24 May there will be key engineering work taking place on the West Coast Main Line which will mean no … [Read more...]
A dozen new routes launch from Manchester Airport this summer
A dozen international destinations will gain a direct link from Manchester Airport this summer, from holiday hotspots to major cities around the world. While many popular European holiday destinations are served all round, seasonal routes to cities on the Mediterranean, including Mykonos, Bodrum … [Read more...]
Northern Powerhouse Rail takes next step forward
Plans to improve rail connections across the North of England have taken another step forward with the inclusion of the Northern Powerhouse Rail Bill in the King's Speech on 13th May. The Bill will resurrect plans first included in the High Speed Rail (Crewe-Manchester) Bill for a new railway … [Read more...]
MAG welcomed 5.5 million passengers in April
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) welcomed a total of 5.5 million passengers across its three sites in April, a 0.6% increase on the same month in 2025. The Group – which owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports – had a rolling 12-month passenger total of 66.3 … [Read more...]
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