News for: Transport

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...]

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is urging drivers to consider public transport and ensure they are ready for winter driving: dark nights and poor weather can make driving at this time of year more of a challenge. The arrival of winter weather and the clocks going back on Sunday usually … [Read more...]

MPs have approved new laws that aim to better regulate electric vehicle charging infrastructure to make it easier and more accessible for drivers. Regulations will ensure prices across chargepoints are transparent, and that new public chargers have contactless payment options. Providers will also … [Read more...]

Upgrades are set to resume on the Hope Valley railway line between Stockport and Sheffield that aim to improve capacity, reliability and journey times along the route. On both Sunday 5th and Sunday 12th November 2023, no trains will run between New Mills Central and Sheffield amid construction … [Read more...]

The UK Government has announced a £200 million investment to decarbonise freight vehicles and roll out more zero emission trucks on UK roads. Funds will go towards four innovative green projects to roll out up to 370 zero emission HGVs and help set road freight on the path towards net zero, … [Read more...]

Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, is celebrating two years of transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport, with up to half a million passengers served since direct services first took off in October 2021. The direct flights were introduced in response to increased customer demand and over the last two … [Read more...]

Stockport Council is inviting residents to have their say and take part in a number of public consultations taking place during October 2023. Public consultations provide local residents and stakeholders in Council-led plans across the borough to give feedback before proposals and projects are … [Read more...]

A new tenant car park has opened at Stockport Exchange, which supports the Council’s Green Print for the future of the borough, as part of its aim to tackle climate change. A stunning green ‘living wall’ covering an area of 268m² forms the focal point of the car park. Office occupiers will … [Read more...]