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High-speed rail super-hub proposed for Manchester Piccadilly

A plan for Manchester Piccadilly to be expanded as a 'super-hub' for high-speed rail in the North when the HS2 station is built has been proposed by rail consultancy, Greengauge21. In a report, titled 'Revisiting High Speed North', Greengauge21 propose a major upgrade to Manchester Piccadilly … [Read more...]

Manchester Metrolink benefits from government light rail support

The government has announced it will provide funding for urban light rail networks across the UK, including Greater Manchester's Metrolink, in order to continue providing transport for key workers. The support package will ensure the network can continue operating, and will secure its future and … [Read more...]

Northern trains show thanks to NHS workers

Northern has redesigned four of its trains to show the company's thanks to NHS workers during the coronavirus outbreak. The new livery will be on four of Northern's trains operating across the rail company's network in the North of England, although the operator is running a reduced timetable … [Read more...]

Deal creates 20 jobs and boosts revenues for Belle Vue Manchester

Bus and coach hire firm Belle Vue Manchester has completed a deal which has created 20 jobs at the company and will add £1 million to its revenues in a regular year. Stockport-based Belle Vue has taken over 17 school transport contracts in Greater Manchester previously operated by Selwyns Travel … [Read more...]

Key Worker Bike Scheme gets Council support

Stockport Council is supporting a new scheme created by Sustrans that helps key workers find offers on bikes and repair services in the borough. Key workers across Stockport and the UK can now find cycle-related offers and locate bike stores that are open in their area, with a live online map … [Read more...]

HS2 construction given green light

The Government has given its formal approval for construction work to begin the HS2 high-speed rail link from London to Manchester. Firms will be expected to follow social distancing rules as work begins on the project. With costs of the project already expected to exceed £100 billion, the … [Read more...]

‘Northern budget’ needed, says Transport for the North

Leaders across the North of England are calling for a dedicated 'Northern Budget' to provide better opportunities for people and businesses in the region. Transport for the North (TfN) are asking the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to overhaul the Treasury's approach to investment decision-making to … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport Terminal Two extension handed over

Manchester Airport's Transformation Programme has reached a major milestone, as Laing O'Rourke marks the completion of the Terminal Two Extension's main build phase. The completion of the construction phase of the extension comes two and half years since Manchester Airport Group (MAG) signed the … [Read more...]

Government-run Northern franchise aims to rebuild passenger trust

The government has taken over the running of rail services across the Northern network, and aims to demonstrate a commitment to rebuilding passenger confidence. From the 1st March 2020, the Northern rail will be run by the Department for Transport’s (DfT) as Northern Trains after stripping Arriva … [Read more...]