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New West Coast rail franchise will bring upgrades for passengers

The new West Coast rail franchise, operating services from Stockport to London and Manchester, plans to upgrade services when it takes over from Virgin Trains on 8th December. The new franchise will be operated by a partnership between First Group and Italian train company, Trenitalia. Virgin … [Read more...]

TransPennine Express launch £500 million new fleet

Rail operator, TransPennine Express, have launched 44 new trains to improve overcrowding and comfort on routes across northern England following an unveiling at Liverpool Lime Street Station. The 44 ‘Nova’ trains, built by Hitachi and CAF, are the result of a £500 million investment in the … [Read more...]

The Times: ‘HS2 will boost North despite soaring costs’

According to a review of the scheme reported to The Times, the HS2 rail project should go ahead despite costs ballooning to £88 billion and a dramatic drop in the benefit to taxpayers. The leaked document recommends that the incoming government commit to the full high-speed rail network — the … [Read more...]

Elected and business leaders publish first Manifesto for the North

As the country prepares to head to the polls, Northern business and elected leaders have joined forces to publish the first ever Manifesto for the North – outlining the ambition to power up the North with support of the incoming Government. The first of its kind, the Manifesto for the North will … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Our Pass ticket to live music

NOVEMBER'S new wave of opportunities includes the chance for Greater Manchester Our Pass holders to win tickets to watch live music at some of the city region’s most iconic venues. New wave of opportunities includes competition to see one of Manchester music's most exciting young talents: New … [Read more...]

Norwegian’s new route to Bergen from Manchester takes off

Norwegian Airline has commenced a twice-weekly service to Bergen from Manchester giving consumers in the North West a more convenient way to explore the Norwegian city of Bergen. Passengers travelling out on Norwegian’s new service to Bergen were welcomed at check-in at Manchester Airport with … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways unveils Manchester City strip on new Dreamliner

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has welcomed the arrival of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, unveiling a special livery design honouring its prestigious partnership with Manchester City Football Club.  The aircraft was delivered to Etihad in Abu Dhabi on 18 October 2019, … [Read more...]

Stockport: Travis Brow link road wins industry award

The new Travis Brow Link Road picked up the ‘Project of the Year – over £5million’ award at the CECA (Civil Engineering Contractors’ Association) North West awards ceremony. CECA North West represents more than 70 civil engineering companies of all sizes, with a combined turnover in excess of £2 … [Read more...]