Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is continuing a £150 million investment into making the Metrolink network safer, more resilient and more reliable for years to come ahead of major planned expansions of the tram system including into Stockport. From Monday 13 July to Sunday 2 August, TfGM … [Read more...]
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Latest phase of Transpennine Route Upgrade improvement works complete
The latest phase of works to improve rail connections between Greater Manchester and Leeds, the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), has completed following 28 days of work in West Yorkshire. Work began on Saturday 30 May and ran until Saturday 27 June on a stretch of the railway between Morley and … [Read more...]
Northern shows improvement in findings of Rail Customer Experience Survey
Train operator Northern has seen significant improvement in its customer satisfaction, according to the findings of the latest Transport Focus Rail Customer Experience Survey. After being the bottom of the rankings of UK rail operators in last year's survey, implementation of its 'Creating … [Read more...]
Network Rail warns of rail disruption across the North West as temperatures rise
With the Met Office having issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat across the North West for 24th and 25th June, Network Rail is warning of the disruption the high temperatures will have on train services across the region. Temperatures could reach up to 36°C and could average in the … [Read more...]
Air France celebrates 80 years of flying from Paris to Manchester Airport
French national carrier, Air France, has celebrated 80 years since its first flight from Paris to Manchester Airport on 16th June 1946. The historic service first dropped off one passenger that day and picked up a VIP party of 18 for the return journey. Shortly afterwards, Air France began … [Read more...]
Norse Atlantic Airways to increase flights from Manchester to Bangkok
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced it will increase flights from Manchester Airport to Bangkok, Thailand, for the Winter 2026/27 season. The seasonal service launched in late 2025, becoming Manchester Airport's only direct link to the Thai capital and world's most visited city, which welcomed … [Read more...]
Disabled people invited to shape a more accessible Bee Network
Disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions in Greater Manchester are being invited to apply to join an advisory group to help make the city-region's transport network more accessible. The Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG) was established in 2008, and now plays a … [Read more...]
Football fans drive bumper month for Manchester Airport
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...]
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...]
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