A new bridge over the River Goyt in Woodbank Park has been installed to improve walking and cycling routes in the borough. The bridge forms part of Stockport Council's £73 million investment in its Town Centre Access Plan (TCAP), making it easier to travel into and around Stockport town centre … [Read more...]
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TfGM and police step up engagement as face covering use falls on public transport
Police, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and public transport operators will increase their presence on the city's transport network as they report a reduction in compliance with face covering rules. It has been mandatory to wear a face covering on public transport in England since 15th … [Read more...]
Bid prepared for Cheadle railway station
A bid is being prepared for Cheadle to receive up to £25 million from the Towns Fund, including plans to build a new railway station in the town. Cheadle has not had its own railway station since the 1960s and is one of the only district centres in Stockport not served by a rail link, and also … [Read more...]
TfN to discuss importance of East-West link in latest webinar
In the latest of a series of webinars, Transport for the North (TfN) have invited a panel of speakers to discuss the merits of an East-West high speed rail link in the North of England. Dubbed Northern Powerhouse Rail, TfN have advocated for the East-West rail link, also referred to as HS3, to … [Read more...]
Manchester to Exeter flights set to resume in August
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter are set to resume in August, Channel Islands based carrier Blue Islands has revealed. Blue Islands had announced in March that it would take over the service from Manchester to Exeter in Devon following the collapse of Flybe. The airline had intended to … [Read more...]
TfGM offers guidance for safe travel as hospitality businesses reopen
As more businesses reopen, particularly the hospitality and leisure section, during July, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has released updated advice for safe travel for customers and employees in the sector. Due to social distancing guidelines public transport continues to operate at a … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Group respond to announcement of travel corridors
Manchester Airport Group have welcomed the designation of 50 areas around the world deemed as 'safe' destinations for travellers, not requiring self-isolation either on entry or return to the UK. France, Germany, Italy and Spain have been confirmed as destinations where UK travellers can visit … [Read more...]
Northern leaders talk ‘building back better’ in TfN webinar
Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's recent speech on investing in the UK's infrastructure, Northern political leaders will discuss what this means in the context of rebuilding the region's economy after Covid-19 in an upcoming webinar hosted by Transport for the North (TfN). The 'Northern … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham announces package of Covid-19 support for young people
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has confirmed the first in a series of new measures to support young people in the city-region affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Mayor confirmed that, during an online event to hear views from younger residents, the free local bus travel scheme, Our … [Read more...]
‘Fast-track transport investment’ Northern leaders tell government
Transport for the North (TfN) has called for the UK government to commit to a fast-track for essential road and rail investment across the region as part of an economic recovery plan to rebuild after the coronavirus crisis. Political leaders in the North of the England are calling on central … [Read more...]
Public transport passengers thanked for compliance with new face covering rules
Up to 90% of public transport passengers in Greater Manchester are adhering to new requirements to wear a face covering while travelling to help the spread of coronavirus, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced. TfGM is urging bus, train and tram users across the city-region to … [Read more...]
Bus franchising proposal secures public support in consultation
A consultation on changes to how bus services are managed in Greater Manchester has received public support for the proposed franchising scheme. 83% of respondents to the consultation conducted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and research agency Ipsos MORI supported the bus franchising … [Read more...]
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