Greater Manchester's 10 council leaders are expected to agree to begin drawing down on £1 billion government funding to deliver transport improvements across the city-region. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has been recommended to approve draw down requests for funding made available … [Read more...]
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Poynton Relief Road surfacing and white lining works to get underway
Work is set to begin on the road surfacing and white lining phase of the construction of the Poynton Relief Road, with the link set to open in Spring 2023. Cheshire East Council has confirmed that parts of the A523 and Street Lane in Poynton will be temporarily closed to facilitate the latest … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on strategy to make North’s transport system more socially inclusive
Transport for the North (TfN) has opened a consultation on its strategy to ensure the region's transport network is effective, socially inclusive, and meets the needs of the diverse places and populations of the North. The transport body's Socially Inclusive Transport Strategy provides an … [Read more...]
TfGM launches Get on Board Christmas campaign
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched its Get On Board Christmas campaign to encourage more people to choose public and active transport to reach events over the festive season. Through until the end of December, TfGM will be promoting sustainable travel across Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
Over 160,000 new EV charging points needed for North to meet decarbonisation ambitions, finds TfN
Sub-national transport body, Transport for the North (TfN) has revealed the volume of EV charging infrastructure needed to be installed across the region if the North is to meet its decarbonisation ambitions. TfN has published is bespoke Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) framework, … [Read more...]
New bike libraries launch across Greater Manchester to boost access to cycling
TfGM-backed bike libraries have now launched across Greater Manchester, allowing people to borrow a bike and take advantage of improved walking and cycling links across the city-region. A £145,000 investment from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has helped launch the first 14 bike … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport prepares for festive season with links to European Christmas Market destinations
With the nights drawing in, Manchester Airport is encouraging people to start the countdown to the festive season with a trip to some of Europe's leading Christmas Markets. The airport is highlighting its direct connections to cities across Northern Europe where the stalls are being prepared and … [Read more...]
Chair of Transport for the North reacts to ‘axing’ of Northern Powerhouse Rail
The future of Northern Powerhouse Rail is uncertain after the Transport Secretary Mark Harper admitted that the Government was considering all options as it seeks to shave £50billion of spending while the newly appointed Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Grant Shapps, … [Read more...]
Stockport interchange construction behind 75 new local jobs
Just over a year since work started on the construction of Stockport town centre's new transport interchange, the economic boost of the project to the wider borough has been revealed. Delivery of the new bus station, rooftop park and build-to-rent apartment scheme has resulted in new jobs for … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Active Travel Commissioner unveils refreshed priorities for supporting walking and cycling
Greater Manchester's Active Travel Commissioner, Dame Sarah Storey, has set out a refreshed mission for boosting walking and cycling in the city-region. New priorities will focus on accessibility, changing behaviours and clear communications to ensure all residents and communities have access to … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport launches programme to develop the next generation of aviation professionals
Manchester Airport has announced the launch of the MAG Connect programme to help create the next generation of aviation talent. The new scheme hopes to inspire people of all ages – from primary school pupils to PhD students – about the range of opportunities a career in aviation can offer. A … [Read more...]
TfN call on for intervention on the North’s ‘unacceptable’ rail services
Sub-national transport body, Transport for the North (TfN), has called on government to intervene over ongoing poor performance of rail services in the region. The organisation's chair has called on government to allow rail operators to negotiate with trade unions on rest day working that has led … [Read more...]
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