Stockport Bus Station is to close from 29th August to enable work to begin on construction of a new bus interchange and town centre park in the latest phase of regeneration in the town centre. The new £120 million interchange will provide a modern hub for bus connections in the town, and include … [Read more...]
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Stockport wholesaler eyes further expansion with Ryder deal
Stockport based retail group and wholesaler, Parfetts, has entered into a contract with HGV leasing specalist, Ryder, to provide 26 vehicles to support its expansion. The additional vehicles will operate from five of Parfetts depots, including Stockport, to make additional drops to customers … [Read more...]
Avanti West Coast invests £45 million into WiFi coverage along route
Rail operator, Avanti West Coast, has partnered with BT to boost WiFi coverage for passengers travelling on the West Coast Mainline between the London, the North-west and Scotland. The £45 million deal will see BT add network capacity to 200 4G mobile phone network masts that will enable faster … [Read more...]
UK travel rules holding back recovery, says airport boss
The UK's 'costly and restrictive' travel rules and restrictions are hindering the recovery of the aviation sector after the pandemic, according to Manchester Airport Managing Director, Karen Smart. Passenger figures published by the airport for July suggest the sector is recovering at just half the … [Read more...]
New technology boost for walking and cycling development in Greater Manchester
New video analytics sensors will be deployed across Greater Manchester to help the planning and development of future walking and cycling schemes. A new contract has been awarded to Vivacity Labs to provide the new technology that will help support the city-region's investment into active travel … [Read more...]
Active neighbourhood trial planned for Cheadle in late Septmeber
A three month trial of measures to create an Active Neighbourhood in Cheadle is set to begin in late September, with local residents invited to share views on plans. Sustainable transport charity, Sustrans, and Stockport Council are looking to hear feedback on proposals that will install point … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group CEO welcomes government’s latest travel restrictions changes
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) CEO, Charlie Cornish, has welcomed the latest round of updates to the government's traffic light classification system for international travel. The government has expanded the green list of countries, where arrivals are not required to self-isolated on entry to … [Read more...]
Next airline moves into Manchester Airport’s new Terminal Two
German low-cost carrier, Eurowings will become the latest airline to relocate to Manchester Airport’s new-look Terminal Two on Monday 2nd August. The Terminal Two extension opened to the public on 14th July with Jet2.com and TUI operating from there in the first week. Singapore Airlines, … [Read more...]
Major safety improvements set to start on Lancashire Hill bridge
Highways England has announced it is set to begin work to improve safety on the Lancashire Hill bridge over the M60 in Stockport town centre. Work will begin on the bridge, which crosses the motorway between junctions 1 and 27, on 16 August and should be completed by mid-November. Improvement … [Read more...]
Avanti West Coast begins Pendolino fleet upgrade
Rail operator, Avanti West Coast, which operates London to Manchester services through Stockport, has begun a £117 million investment to refurbish its Pendolino fleet. Work has begun on upgrading the first Pendolino train at Alstom's depot in Widnes. The programme will transform all 56 of the … [Read more...]
TfGM invites Stockport businesses to access funding to embed sustainable travel behaviours
Businesses in Stockport have until 27th August to apply to an £800,000 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) fund to support sustainable travel behaviours. TfGM is working to help rebuild confidence in sustainable travel and support Greater Manchester’s social and economic recovery from the … [Read more...]
Aegean Airlines and new retailers move into Manchester Airport Terminal Two
Greek carrier, Aegean Airlines is the latest airline to relocate into Terminal Two of Manchester Airport, with additional cafés and retailers also opening in the new 'super-terminal' as passenger numbers increase. Aegean Airlines will become the ninth airline to operate from the ‘super-terminal’, … [Read more...]
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