A week after the Airline celebrated its 50th anniversary of flying from the UK, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its nonstop Manchester-Singapore route, beginning on 17th July 2021. Initially, the flight will operate three times weekly to and from Singapore, with an A350-900 … [Read more...]
News for: Transport
Consultation launches on decarbonisation of the North’s transport
People from across the North of England are being invited to take part in a public consultation on a decarbonisation strategy for rail and road transport in the region. Transport for the North (TfN) are looking to hear views on their plans to reduce carbon emissions in surface transport to … [Read more...]
Airport boss warns jobs at risk as Portugal removed from travel ‘green list’
CEO of Manchester Airports Group (MAG), Charlie Cornish, has warned of tens of thousands of jobs are now at risk in the travel and aviation sector following the government's decision to remove Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores) from the 'green list' of destinations. One of the only … [Read more...]
TfGM Travelshops go paperless for timetable trial
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) Travelshops in Stockport and Oldham bus stations have begun taking part in a paperless timetable trial. Beginning Wednesday 2nd June, traditional paper bus timetables will be replaced with digital QR codes: customers will scan the codes using their … [Read more...]
Northern leaders call for government to publish rail investment strategy
Local political and transport leaders in the North of England have called on the government to publish its Integrated Rail Plan, the multi-billion pound investment strategy for the network. Covering the North and Midlands of England, the Integrated Rail Plan will detail the long-term future of … [Read more...]
Further £317 million announced to improve Greater Manchester to Leeds rail link
The Transport Secretary has announced a further £317 million will be invested to continue improvement works on the Transpennine rail link, connecting Greater Manchester with Leeds and York. The investment will complement the £589 million confirmed for the project last year. It is hoped the … [Read more...]
Work progresses on Poynton Relief Road with Chester Road bridge now under construction
The first precast concrete beams of a road bridge over Chester Road are now in place as work progresses on the £53 million Poynton Relief Road. The bridge over Chester Road will form the largest structure in the scheme; 400-tonne crane was used to lift the two precast concrete 21.4 m beams into … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor moves ahead with transport pledges and announces role of Transport Commissioner
The Greater Manchester Mayor has appointed Chris Boardman, previously the Walking and Cycling Commissioner, to the newly created role of Transport Commissioner. A former professional cyclist, Chris Boardman has been tasked with accelerating the delivery of Greater Manchester's Bee Network that … [Read more...]
TfGM share travel advice ahead of the first weekend for indoor hospitality
Following the reopening of indoor leisure and hospitality on Monday 17th May, TfGM are sharing their advice for Covid-safe travel ahead of the first weekend where people can take advantage of reopened venues. This weekend will be the first where many venues such as bars and restaurants will be … [Read more...]
Government unveils new plans for railways
Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has unveiled the UK government's latest plans for reforming the rail network with the creation of a new body, Great British Railways. The UK Government has published the Williams-Shapps Review of the Railway to set out its proposals for reforming the British … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group respond to ministers’ comments on travel to ‘amber list’ countries
Manchester Airports Group CEO, Charlie Cornish, has issued a statement criticising the comments of government ministers regarding leisure travel to 'amber list' countries. The boss of the UK's largest airport group, which owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, … [Read more...]
TfGM updates travel planning advice as more passengers return to the network
With further relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions from 17th May, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is updating its planning advice to ensure that increased passenger numbers can still travel safely. As more businesses reopen and people return to the workplace it is important that staff and … [Read more...]
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