Stockport Exchange, already one of the region’s most well-connected and accessible business hubs, is boosting its active travel credentials by introducing a Brompton Bike Hire dock. The new solar powered cycle dock, which launches in the summer will see eight docks and 12 cycles located outside … [Read more...]
News for: Transport
Andy Burnham to bring bus network under local control
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has announced that the city-region will begin a proposed reform of the bus network to bring it under local control by 2025. Greater Manchester will become the first local authority outside of London to move to a 'franchising' model for its bus network, … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus to create 120 new jobs with four new routes from Manchester Airport
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, is set to create up to 120 new jobs at Manchester Airport following the addition of four direct transatlantic services from the northern hub. Aer Lingus will commence the new routes from Manchester Airport flying to New York JFK and Orlando from 29 July, to Barbados … [Read more...]
Government commits to continued funding for Metrolink
The UK government has announced a commitment to continue funding light rail and tram networks across England, including the Manchester Metrolink, with a further £33 million. Metrolink and other light rail systems have now received a total of £200 million in government funding to ensure their … [Read more...]
TfN responds to government’s £3 billion bus strategy
Following the publication of the Prime Minister's £3 billion strategy to 'Bus Back Better' after the pandemic, Transport for the North (TfN) has welcomed promises to improve services nationwide. Presented on 15th March, the strategy outlines a £3 billion investment package in bus services in … [Read more...]
First Bee Network upgrade to walking and cycling infrastructure in Stockport completes
Work has completed on Stockport's first Bee Network scheme, which will join with a walking and cycling routes across Greater Manchester, and has now opened. Stockport Council have completed an upgrade of a signal controlled pedestrian crossing in Cheadle Hulme that will make it safer for … [Read more...]
City-region leaders move forward with bus reform decision
Leaders of Greater Manchester's ten local authorities will meet later this month to decide whether to move forward with plans to reform the bus network in the city-region. Following overwhelming public support for proposals in two consultations (held both before and after the coronavirus … [Read more...]
£137 million investment for Manchester to Sheffield rail link
Two of the north’s most important economic centres are about to become better connected thanks to a £137 million investment plan for the route linking Manchester and Stockport with Sheffield. Work is expected to begin in 2022 and is due to be completed in 2023. The upgrade aims to increase … [Read more...]
Transport webinar discusses importance of accessibility
Ensuring accessibility on the region's transport network is the topic for an upcoming webinar and panel discussion hosted by Transport for the North (TfN). Part of the sub-national transport body's #TfNTalks series of online discussions, transport leaders and disability campaigners from across … [Read more...]
Cheadle awarded £13.9 million after Towns Fund bid
Cheadle has been successful in securing £13.9 million from the government's Towns Fund, following the submission of the Cheadle Town Investment Plan. The investment from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is designed to offer the greatest benefit possible, … [Read more...]
Regional transport leaders to discuss decarbonising freight in TfN webinar
Transport leaders from across the North will discuss decarbonising and innovating the region's freight and logistics sector in an upcoming webinar. Hosted by Transport for the North (TfN) as part of their TfN Talks series, the panel discussion will cover the sub-national body's upcoming Freight … [Read more...]
Regional leaders agree preferred Northern Powerhouse Rail route
Regional and transport leaders from the North of England have agreed their preferred route for a proposed East-West high-speed rail route, dubbed Northern Powerhouse Rail. Plans for the route have been drawn up by regional transport body, Transport for the North (TfN), and with the ambitious … [Read more...]
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