Work has begun on the construction of a new active travel link in the town centre to make it easier to walk or cycle between Stockport Railway Station and the town's new bus interchange and rooftop park, currently being built. The project is the latest milestone in Stockport's £1 billion … [Read more...]
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House of Commons Transport Committee calls for government to reassess rail plans for the North
A report from the House of Commons' Transport Committee has called on the government to reassess its plans for the rail network in the North and Midlands of England. The report calls for the government to re-evaluate the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), the government's plan for investment in the rail … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester logistics industry receives £1 million training boost
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded Seetec Outsource a £1 million contract as part of its three-year Skills for Growth programme to provide training to over 1,200 people working in the city-region's logistics industry. The fully-funded training, backed by the European Social … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester bus reforms get final green light following Court of Appeal ruling
Plans to reform the bus network in Greater Manchester can now go ahead unimpeded, following a Court of Appeal judgement ruled in the city-region's favour. Bus company Rotala, the city-region's largest bus operator under the Diamond Plus brand, had appealed the findings of a Judicial Review into … [Read more...]
Comments sought after trial of traffic restrictions around schools
Stockport residents are being invited to share the comments on traffic restrictions around schools after a trial during the summer term. Seven schools in Stockport took part in a ‘School Streets’ trial, which restricted vehicle access to parents and guardians as well as through traffic at the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport backs government strategy for ‘Jet Zero’
Manchester Airport has welecomed the launch of the UK government's Jet Zero Strategy to support the aviation sector to reduce CO2 emissions. Launched at the Farnborough Air Show, the strategy outlines the government's approach to balancing the benefits to the UK economy of its aviation sector … [Read more...]
Investment boost for TransPennine rail upgrades
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced the government will triple its investment in improvements to the TransPennine rail route, linking Greater Manchester with West Yorkshire, to £9 billion. The funding will support the full electrification of the rail route, saving around 87,000 tons of … [Read more...]
33,000 sq ft let at World Freight Terminal
Freight forwarding business, Blacksmith Freight Services, has taken 33,000 sq ft warehouse space at Manchester Airport's World Freight Terminal. The business already occupies a 12,000 sq ft office and warehouse unit at the terminal, and the additional warehouse will support the continued growth … [Read more...]
Consultation begins on Heaton Chapel walking and cycling upgrades
Local residents are being invited to share their views on proposals to improve safety for those walking and cycling on Broadstone Road in Heaton Chapel. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), in partnership with Stockport Council, are proposing the installation of a new signal junction that … [Read more...]
Logistics and project management training secure £1.5 million boost
Greater Manchester businesses looking to upskill members of their workforce with logistics or project management training are set to benefit from the city-region's Skills for Growth programme. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded contracts worth £1.5 million to Growth Company … [Read more...]
TfN report highlights environmental impact of travel choices
Research conducted by sub-national transport body, Transport for the North (TfN), has revealed how modes of transport affect the carbon footprint of a journey. TfN analysed a number of trips, comparing how CO2 emissions varied between travelling by car and by train. The research was published on … [Read more...]
Funding approved for new train station for Cheadle
The government has approved £13.9 million of funding from its Towns Fund to deliver a new train station, eco business park and improved walking and cycling routes in Cheadle. After two and a half years since first submitting their bid, the Cheadle Town Board has secured the funds needed to move … [Read more...]
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