Manchester Airport is set for a successful summer after a bumper Easter getaway got April off to a flying start for the northern hub, with 2.2 million flying in or out of the airport during the month – a 15% increase on 2022. The most popular destination in April was Dubai – with almost 88,000 … [Read more...]
News for: Transport
North-west transport and business leaders welcome Transpennine Express being brought under public control
Following yesterday's announcement by the Transport Secretary that rail company, Transpennine Express, would be brought under public control by the Department for Transport (DfT) Operator of Last Resort, local leaders from across the North-west have expressed their support for the … [Read more...]
Transpennine Express to come under DfT control
The Transport Secretary has announced that Transpennine Express will be brought under the control of the Department of Transport's (DfT) Operator as Last Resort when FirstGroup's contract to run the franchise ends on 28th May. The move follows significant disruption for the rail company's … [Read more...]
Jet2 celebrates first of more sustainable aircraft flying from Manchester Airport
Holiday airline Jet2.com has seen the first of nearly 98 more sustainable aircraft enter service, flying from Manchester Airport to Málaga on 10th May. Parent company, Jet2 plc has ordered 98 Airbus A321/A320 neo aircraft, which could eventually extend to 146 aircraft as part of plans to grow and … [Read more...]
Longer lorries to offer £1.4 billion economic boost
Longer lorries are to be permitted on British roads as part of efforts to cut the environmental impact of road emissions and support supply chains, in a move estimated to boost the economy by £1.4 billion. Legislation is being laid today (10th May) to safely roll out lorry trailers up to 2.05 … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport launches behind-the-scenes podcast
Manchester Airport has announced a first-of-its-kind podcast that will lift the lid on the inner workings on the North's global gateway. Manchester: Your Airport, MAN goes behind the scenes to look at themes ranging from how an airfield works, to the arrangements put in place when celebrities … [Read more...]
Jet2 invests in Sustainable Aviation Fuel production
Airline and travel group, Jet2 plc has announced a major investment into a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility in the North-west. The airline will invest an equity stake in the Fulcrum NorthPoint facility being developed in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, and receive approximately … [Read more...]
Stockport Council and Enterprise expand Car Club offer
Enterprise Car Rentals has partnered with Stockport Council to encourage more local residents to join a car club scheme in the borough. Car clubs offer low-mileage drivers the option to replace their car with short-term rental access to a hire car, charged by the hour or daily, allowing drivers … [Read more...]
TfGM signs contract for smart ticket machines ahead of bus franchising roll-out
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced it has signed a contract with Ticketer to provide new smart bus ticket machines across the city-region. The electronic ticketing machines (ETMs) will support the delivery of the integrated Bee Network transport system across Greater … [Read more...]
Manchester to Beijing direct flights return to pre-pandemic frequency
Travel links between the China and the North-west have been boosted with Hainan Airlines announcing the return of four-times weekly services between Manchester Airport and Beijing. The Chinese airline began flying direct from Manchester to Beijing in 2016, delivering a significant economic and … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to switch cars for handlebars during May’s Bike Month Challenge
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is encouraging Stockport businesses to join the Love to Ride Bike Month Challenge in May 2023. Bike Month Challenge is a fun, friendly competition that takes place each year all about helping more people to discover (or rediscover) the joys and benefits of … [Read more...]
Northern Mayors call for FirstGroup to lose Transpennine rail contract
Mayors representing city-regions across Northern England have written to Transport Secretary Mark Harper, calling for transport company, FirstGroup to have their contract to run the Transpennine rail franchise terminated. The move follows previous calls by by both Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy … [Read more...]
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