Greater Manchester’s Leaders have published the final set of standards that taxis and private hire vehicles that are licensed by GM local authorities will be expected to meet by 2024. There will be local transition arrangements to help smooth the path for owners of vehicles, as well as funding from … [Read more...]
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Northern commuters encouraged to return to rail
Train operator, Northern, is encouraging more commuters to return to the network following 18 months of improvements to region's railways since the pandemic began. Since the pandemic began in March 2020 and many commuters across the UK began working from home, Northern has completed a number of … [Read more...]
TfGM welcomes £1.07 billion for city-region’s transport investment
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has welcomed a £1.07 billion allocation in government funding to support transport improvements in the city-region. The funding, the largest awarded to any city-region, was announced ahead of this week's Budget and will deliver a consistent step towards … [Read more...]
Bus Services Improvement Plan sets out ambitions for reforming services in the city-region
Greater Manchester's political leaders have published their Bus Services Improvement Plan, which is to be submitted to the national government as part of progress towards bus franchising and a London-style transport network for the city-region. Plans have been based on customer research to … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester hosts public conversation on Bee Network progress
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Transport Commissioner Chris Boardman have launched a public conversation to hear views on plans for the Bee Network, a fully integrated public transport system for the city-region. Ambitions for the Bee Network will see Greater Manchester benefit from a … [Read more...]
Cheadle station plans move forward as consultation opens on transport links
Plans to build a new railway station in Cheadle are set to move forward as Stockport Council launches a public consultation on transport links in the district centre. In addition to hearing residents' views on the station proposal, the consultation will also put forward walking and cycling plans … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus’ first non-stop transatlantic flight from Manchester takes off
Aer Lingus has celebrated the first non-stop transatlantic flight from the UK with the launch of the Irish carrier's route from Manchester to Barbados. The brand new EI 31 service departed at 10.15am on 20th October, marking a major new milestone in the Irish flag-carrier’s services from the UK. … [Read more...]
TfN urges region to take a fresh look at train travel after pandemic
Transport for the North (TfN) is urging people across the region to take a fresh look at train travel following a number of improvement works carried out on the network during the pandemic. Calls for more people in the North to reconsider train travel come as roads in the region are busier than … [Read more...]
Financial support for HGVs, private hire and other vehicles to launch this Winter ahead of Clean Air Zone
Applications for financial support for Greater Manchester-registered HGVs to comply with Clean Air Zone rules will launch on 30th November, with funding for other vehicles including private hire taxis launching at the end of January. The launch dates were confirmed following a report to the … [Read more...]
Demolition begins at Stockport’s old bus station
Demolition work is set to begin at Stockport's former bus station to make way for a new state-of-the-art transport interchange, rooftop park and 196 new apartments in the town centre. Work will begin on 18th October, and bus services have already relocated to a temporary facility at Heaton Lane … [Read more...]
Manchester to Leeds high-speed rail could offer £22 billion economic boost
A high-speed rail link between Manchester, Bradford and Leeds could boost the regional economy by £22 billion by 2060, according to research by engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald. The East-West rail link across the North, sometimes referred to as HS3 or Northern Powerhouse Rail, has been … [Read more...]
Financial support scheme for HGVs to launch in November ahead of Clean Air Zone
A financial support scheme to upgrade or retrofit Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to comply with the GM-wide Clean Air Zone will open to applications this November. Subject to approval by the GM Air Quality Administration Committee, HGVs registered in Greater Manchester will be able to apply for … [Read more...]
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