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Next phase of £150 million tram investment to begin

The next phase of a £150 million investment into Greater Manchester’s tram network will begin in May 2026. The essential track replacement work will make the network safer and more resilient and reliable for years to come ahead of planned expansion of the network into Stockport and other parts of … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester tram network records busiest ever day

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) recorded its busiest ever day on the city-region's Metrolink network on Sunday 19th April, with more than 200,000 travelling by tram on the day of the Manchester Marathon. The race was already setting records with 42,000 taking to the streets of Greater … [Read more...]

Bee Network passenger numbers continue to grow

More people than ever are using Greater Manchester's Bee Network public transport system, which is set to grow further when the first rail services are added to the network in December 2026. Eight million extra bus journeys were made in the last year and there was a 32% increase in rides taken on … [Read more...]

Manchester Airports Group reports record passenger totals

Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the UK's largest airport operator, served a record 66.3 million passengers in the year to March 2026 across its three sites. The total represents a 1.9% increase in passengers year-on-year across Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, which the … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport marks trio of airline milestones

Three airlines with long-standing services from Manchester Airport are celebrating major milestones as the hub kicks off its summer season. On 31st March, Singapore Airlines marked 40 years of direct connections between Manchester and the south-east Asian city-state. The carrier is the longest … [Read more...]

New artwork revealed in Stockport station underpass

An official launch was recently held at Stockport station to celebrate the unveiling of 40 individual pieces of art, which have been installed in the underpass below the platforms. The artwork, funded by Avanti West Coast and managed by South East Manchester and Crewe to Manchester Community Rail … [Read more...]

Greek Street roundabout reopens after £20 million upgrade

The new railway bridge supporting the four-way Greek Street roundabout above the West Coast Main Line in Stockport has reopened after a year-long overhaul. Along with the long-awaited reopening, Network Rail has released time-lapse footage of the year-long project after investing £20 million to … [Read more...]

Find the cheapest fuel near you using real-time petrol price data

A government scheme requiring petrol stations across the UK report their prices in real time is helping drivers access the cheapest fuel through price comparison tools. A growing number of apps and websites are available for drivers to help them shop around for the best price on petrol and diesel … [Read more...]