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Businesses invited to take part in TfGM travel survey

Businesses in Stockport and across Greater Manchester are being invited to share their views on the current public transport and active travel network in the city-region in a new TfGM survey. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have launched their Business Travel Survey to understand how … [Read more...]

Four Stockport active travel schemes get the green light

Four walking and cycling schemes in Stockport are to go ahead following Greater Manchester being awarded £23.7 million from Active Travel England. The spiral ramp at the Interchange (pictured), the Romiley to Stockport route, Phase 2 of the Ladybrook Valley scheme and the second phase of the … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport served more than 2 million passengers in April

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...]

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...]

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...]