Stockport-based coach operator, Belle Vue Manchester, is expanding its partnership with express coach network FlixBus to launch three new routes. Belle Vue will run daily services between Manchester and York, Birmingham and Leicester from Spring 2024 as it expands its operations in the express … [Read more...]
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Stockport Council calls for funding decision to make borough’s stations accessible
Stockport Council is calling on government to ensure the borough receives funding to ensure train stations can be made accessible for all. Four is stations in Stockport – Woodsmoor, Davenport, Bredbury and Woodley – are among those across Greater Manchester without step-free access and among … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awarded £3 million for road maintenance
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is to receive an additional £3 million to support road maintenance and repairs in the city-region. Funding is part of £8.3 billion to local authorities across the country that has been redirected following the cancellation of HS2 between Birmingham and … [Read more...]
Northern warns of upcoming timetable changes on Stockport rail services
Northern is warning of changes to rail timetables taking effect from 10th December across the network, with the rail operator also making some changes to services through Stockport. While the majority of services will be unaffected, there may be slight re-timing to some services across the … [Read more...]
Stockport residents urged to make use of late night travel options
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is urging Stockport residents to make the most of late night travel options when they enjoy the city-region's night time economy. Residents and visitors to Greater Manchester are being reminded of the several ways available to them for getting around at … [Read more...]
New minimum service levels announced for strikes in key public services
The government has announced new guaranteed minimum service levels for a range of public services during strike action to mitigate the disruption to the public during industrial disputes. Minimum service levels are proposed for rail, ambulance and border security staff, and seek to balance the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses and residents encouraged to take part in winter cycling challenge
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is encouraging businesses and individuals to get on their bikes throughout December and take part in Love To Ride's Winter Wheelers cycling challenge. The annual challenge will take place from 1st – 25th December 2023, and is dedicated to embracing the cold … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to Liverpool rail links set for up to £20 billion investment
Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has revealed up to £20 billion could be spent on improving rail links between Manchester and Liverpool. Following the cancellation of HS2 North of Birmingham, the government's 'Network North' proposals to reallocate funds into smaller scale transport schemes … [Read more...]
Bus services show signs of improvement one month on from Bee Network launch
Following the launch of the Bee Network in September, newly franchised bus services are showing improved service levels and operating the same or better than de-regulated counterparts. On 24th September, Greater Manchester became the first area in England outside London to begin returning control … [Read more...]
Reforms to train ticket sales scrapped following public consultation
Reforms to ticket sales on Britain's railways that would have led to the closure of ticket offices in all stations in Stockport have been cancelled, following a consultation on proposals this summer. The government announced yesterday (31st October) that rail industry plans to close the majority … [Read more...]
New strategy launched on ways to improve transport connectivity across the North
Transport for the North (TfN) has launched a new strategy to improve connectivity between different modes of transport across the region. The Connected Mobility Strategy, published yesterday (30th October) is aimed at supporting simple and seamless journeys for the region, exploring the ability … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus extends season on Manchester Airport to Barbados route
Irish airline, Aer Lingus, has extended the flying season on one of its most popular transatlantic routes, from Manchester Airport to Barbados. The extra flights come in response to increased customer demand, allowing holidaymakers in Northern England to enjoy the three-times weekly service to … [Read more...]
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