Manchester Airport has announced it will being a gradual reopening of Terminal Three from Sunday 27th March as the easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions worldwide sparks increased passenger demand. Furthermore, the airport is to reopen its second runway from 5th April. Initially, passengers … [Read more...]
News for: Transport
GM Mayor and Council leader break ground at Stockport Interchange
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, and the Leader of Stockport Council, Cllr Elise Wilson have officially marked the start of work on the new Stockport Interchange mixed-use development. The pair were in attendance at site on Thursday 17th March to officially launch construction work of the … [Read more...]
Air Quality Administration Committee to review options for new Clean Air Plan
New options for the Clean Air Plan are to be considered by the Greater Manchester's Air Quality Administration Committee after the government permitted the city-region to delay the introduction of a charging zone for higher-emission commercial vehicles. The committee will begin reviewing evidence … [Read more...]
RAF completes first successful drone flight fuelled by synthetic kerosene
The RAF has carried out a successful drone flight, pioneering the use of synthetic kerosene which could make aviation more sustainable in the future. The flight is the culmination of Project Vermeer, a UK-US collaborative project to deliver a more sustainable alternative to aviation fuel derived … [Read more...]
Cheadle train station plans take next step forward
Plans for a new £9 million train station for Cheadle have moved forward as Stockport Council agrees to submit its business case to government to have final sign off on the scheme. Stockport Council's Cabinet met on Tuesday 15th March and gave their approval of the plans, which are being funded by … [Read more...]
Ryanair announce new summer route from Manchester Airport to Marseille
Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced it will operate flights from Manchester Airport to the French city of Marseille for the first time ahead of the summer holiday season. The new route to the city on France's Mediterranean coast will operate through the summer until October, adding further … [Read more...]
Consultation on HS2 route to Manchester closes on 31st March
Residents along the planned route of the HS2 leg from Crewe to Manchester have until 31st March to respond to a consultation on the plans. The public are invited to respond to an Environmental Statement, including proposals to mitigate the environmental impacts of the new high speed rail link, … [Read more...]
Bus franchising to be rolled out in Stockport in 2024 under new timeline
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced a new timeline for bringing bus services in the city-region under increased local authority control, with franchising now set to reach Stockport by the end of 2024. The new timeline will see plans for a London-style public transport system … [Read more...]
MAG sees demand for travel build after busy half term
February 2022 was the busiest month for Manchester Airports Group's (MAG) three airports since the pandemic began, new passenger data released by the airport operator have shown. The Group, which owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, served 2.4 million … [Read more...]
North-west rail network secures £84 million boost
Train services in the North-west are set for a boost as the Government announces an £84 million package of infrastructure investment for the region's rail network. Upgrades for the North-west form part of the Manchester Recovery Task Force plans, which aim to boost reliability and capacity of … [Read more...]
Courts give backing for GM to advance bus franchising plans
A judicial review into the decision-making process behind Greater Manchester's plans for reform of the city-regions bus network has backed the Mayor's decision to move forward with franchising proposals. Plans to bring buses back under public control for the first time since the 1980s in the … [Read more...]
TfGM awarded over £500,000 to combat air pollution
TfGM has been awarded over £500,000 from government as part of a wider £11.6 million invested in initiatives to combat air pollution nationwide. The government's Air Quality Grants have been awarded across England to fund local projects for cleaner air. The funding helps councils develop and … [Read more...]
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