Amid ongoing industrial action affecting rail travellers throughout 2022, the government has introduced a new bill aimed at ensuring a minimum level of service can continue during future transport strikes. The initial rail strikes during June 2022 were estimated to have cost the UK economy up to … [Read more...]
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Aer Lingus celebrates anniversary of direct transatlantic flights from Manchester
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, is celebrating one year since the launch of its first direct transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport to destinations in the USA and Caribbean. The airline's first flight from Manchester to Barbados, EI31, travelled non-stop on 20th October 2021, and was soon … [Read more...]
Night time works planned for M60 Pyramid junction
Night time resurfacing works will start on Monday 24th October on Stockport's M60 Pyramid roundabout and adjoining roads as part of the council's Highways Investment Programme. Stockport Council's Highways team will be carrying out work on a section of Didsbury Road (from Bankfield Avenue to the … [Read more...]
Town centre transport hub begins to take shape as work progresses on Stockport Interchange
The distinct oval outline of Stockport town centre's new transport interchange is beginning to take shape just over one year since work started on the former bus station site. As well as a modern transport interchange, the project will also see the construction of a new two acre park and 196 … [Read more...]
Avanti West Coast placed on short-term contract with challenge to improve service
The Department for Transport (DfT) has agreed to renew Avanti West Coast's contract to run West Coast Mainline rail services for six months, and called on the operator to urgently improve services. Driver shortages and rostering challenges have seen the rail operator slash the frequency of trains … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham calls on Transport Secretary to review Avanti contract if service levels not restored as planned
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has written to the Transport Secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, regarding the ongoing service disruption to Avanti West Coast trains. While last month, Avanti published plans to restore service levels to three trains per hour between Manchester and Stockport … [Read more...]
Stockport Council sets out plans for three schemes to improve walking and cycling access
Stockport Council has launched consultations on three schemes in the borough that aim to make key routes safer and more accessible to those walking and cycling. The three schemes, around the A6 in Heaton Norris, on Hempshaw Lane in Offerton, and connecting Woodley and the Bredbury Industrial … [Read more...]
Prime Minister commits to delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail
In an interview with ITV News, Prime Minister Liz Truss has committed that her administration will deliver a new East-West rail link across the North of England. A commitment to delivering the East-West Northern Powerhouse high-speed rail link across the Pennines had been including in the … [Read more...]
TfGM launches new business portal to help organisations encourage staff to Get On Board
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new online portal to help the city-region's business community encourage their workforce and customers to opt for public transport or active travel instead of the car. The interactive online hub will be a 'one stop shop' for guidance for … [Read more...]
Less than 2 weeks remain to share views on new plan for GM Clean Air Zone
There are less than two weeks left for businesses across Greater Manchester to share their views on revised plans for a non-charging Clean Air Zone. The city-region is particularly looking to hear from owners of HGVs, coaches and other larger vehicles that are likely to be more affected by … [Read more...]
Avanti West Coast sets out plans for restoring Manchester to London rail timetable
Avanti West Coast has announced the start of the restoration of a full rail timetable on its Manchester to London route. The train company, which cut services to a maximum of one train every hour on its routes out of London Euston this summer due to staff shortages, will add 70 additional trains … [Read more...]
Work starts on Cheadle Towns Fund walking and cycling scheme
Work has begun on delivering new walking and cycling routes to Cheadle as part of the district centre's Towns Fund award. The new routes will provide links between Cheadle's High Street, a new railway station (also being supported by the Towns Fund), and connections to existing cycle routes on … [Read more...]
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