Air Canada has announced it will resume its non-stop seasonal service between Manchester Airport and the Canadian city of Toronto. The seasonal service will operate five-times weekly from 1 June – 30 September 2022 using Airbus A330-300 aircraft, accommodating 297 passengers. Timings of all … [Read more...]
News for: Transport
Rail tickets go on half price sale for first time
Over a million rail tickets will sold at half price for journeys between 25th April to 27th May in a first-of-its-kind sale, organised by the government and rail operators. The sale, which launches today (19th April), will see up to half price rates available for off-peak tickets nationwide when … [Read more...]
Wellington Road (A6) bridge to receive vital safety improvements
Work is set to begin at the end of April on essential works to improve safety on the Wellington Road bridge, where the A6 crosses over the M60, in Stockport town centre. Improvement works will replace the existing barrier on both sides of the bridge with a new 1.8 m steel replacements. The work … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Terminal Three set to reopen fully
To meet the increased demand following the easing of travel restrictions, Manchester Airport Terminal Three will fully re-open to passengers on 22nd April. The news follows a partial reopening on the 27th March for arrivals and some outbound flights. All passengers flying with Aurigny, British … [Read more...]
£7.6 million pledged to support rail innovations
The UK's Rail Minister has announced a £7.6 million competition to secure funding for innovations that will improve train travel. Rail Minister Wendy Morton has officially launched the First of a Kind competition, promising successful bids a share of £7.6 million government funding to bring … [Read more...]
leasing.cars launches savings calculator to encourage businesses to switch fleet to EVs
Stockport-based leasing.cars has launched an online fleet savings calculator to show businesses how much they stand to save by switching their fleet of vehicles to electric or plug-in hybrid alternatives. By entering their existing vehicle make and model, businesses can use the calculator to … [Read more...]
GM Mayor issues statement on Manchester Airport disruption
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has issued a statement on ongoing disruption at Manchester Airport, following a meeting with its leadership on 6th April. The airport has been plagued with long delays for passengers as the airport has struggled to recruit baggage handlers and security … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport boss steps down
Karen Smart, MD of Manchester Airport, has stood down from her role after two years amid ongoing staffing challenges at the airport. A Manchester Airports Group (MAG) statement said that Smart, who had previously held positions at MAG's East Midlands and London Stansted airports, was seeking new … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to move forward with Bee Network vision following funding award
Greater Manchester will push forward with plans for its Bee Network London-style integrated transport system, following the award of over £1 billion funding announced for the city-region yesterday. Greater Manchester will top up the £1.07 billion CRSTS funding allocation with £170 million in … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to receive over £1 billion funding for transport infrastructure
The Department of Transport (DfT) has granted Greater Manchester £1.07 billion funding over the next five years to deliver sustainable transport improvements across the city-region. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed in a letter to the city-region leaders that Greater Manchester would … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to benefit from share of £200 million investment in zero-emission buses
Greater Manchester is among 12 local authorities in England that will receive a share of £200 million to increase the number of zero-emission buses on the roads. The funding, provided by the Department of Transport's Zero Emission Buses Regional Area (ZEBRA) scheme, will support local authorities … [Read more...]
New laws on mobile phone use while driving come into effect
New stricter laws regarding the use of a mobile phone when driving have come into effect from today, 25th March, with penalties of up to £1,000, six points or a full driving ban now in force. The government has also launched an £800,000 advertising campaign via its THINK! team to make drivers … [Read more...]
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