The Prime Minister and Chancellor are understood to be in talks over scrapping the Manchester leg of the HS2 high-speed rail line in a bid to curb rising costs of the project, according to the Independent newspaper. Journalists at the paper have learned of the discussions that could see the rail … [Read more...]
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Blossoms drummer highlights Stockport’s outdoor spaces as part of TfGM campaign
Blossoms drummer, Joe Donovan, is backing backing Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) latest active travel campaign to encourage people to walk more in Stockport and across Greater Manchester, It’s Your Move. When not touring, the Stopfordian musician makes the most of his downtime walking … [Read more...]
Northern mayors to continue legal challenge after consultation on ticket office closures ends
With a consultation on plans to close the majority of ticket offices across England having concluded, city-region mayors from across the North have issued a statement setting out that they will continue a legal challenger to oppose plans. Rail operating companies set out proposals earlier this … [Read more...]
Stockport bus strike called off after agreement reached on pay
Strike action by Stagecoach bus drivers in Stockport and across South Manchester has been called off after a new pay agreement was reached. Trade union, Unite, had postponed upcoming industrial action (which would have seen the majority of bus services in Stockport cancelled) while members were … [Read more...]
UFC fighter joins TfGM antisocial behaviour campaign
A leading professional mixed martial artist is backing a new Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) campaign aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour on public transport in the city-region. Atherton-born Tom Aspinall, who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has been speaking to … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport set for bank holiday boom
An estimated 400,000 passengers are expected to travel through Manchester Airport over the Late Summer Bank Holiday weekend, making it the busiest weekend for hub this year. More than 103,000 people will pass through the airport today (Friday) – with the most popular destinations including Palma, … [Read more...]
One month left before launch of Bee Network bus services
The first Bee Network buses in Greater Manchester to come under local control will hit the road in one month's time on 24th September on routes in Bolton, Wigan and parts of Bury, Salford and Manchester. Alongside the city-region's first yellow Bee Network buses, September will also see the roll … [Read more...]
First trees planted as Stockport’s new rooftop park and transport interchange hits next milestone
Construction of a new rooftop park above Stockport Interchange has reached its next milestone with the planting of the park’s first trees. The new town centre park will sit atop the redevelopment of the former bus station by Transport for Greater Manchester and Stockport Council, and further … [Read more...]
Hundreds of comments received during consultation on the North’s Strategic Transport Plan
The public consultation of Transport for the North's (TfN) Strategic Transport Plan has closed, with hundreds of comments received during the 12-week engagement. The 12-week consultation closed on 17th August after in-person events in Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle, online workshops, a virtual … [Read more...]
Bus strikes called off after new pay offer
Bus driver strikes affecting Stagecoach services across Stockport and South Manchester in August and September have been called off. Bus operator, Stagecoach, has offered drivers an alternative pay offer amid the dispute, with trade union Unite announcing it will suspend industrial action while … [Read more...]
Consultation closes on transport investment plans for the North
A consultation on an updated blueprint for transport investment across the North of England closes today (Thursday 17th August) after 12 weeks. Sub-national transport body, Transport for the North (TfN), has been inviting feedback on its revised Strategic Transport Plan for the region, which sets … [Read more...]
Further strike action to affect Stockport bus services through August and September
Trade union, Unite, has announced further dates when bus services in Stockport will be affected by strike action. The latest industrial action comes amid pay disputes between drivers at two bus companies in Greater Manchester, First Group and Stagecoach, with an estimated 1,500 drivers set to … [Read more...]
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