Political and business leaders from across the region are supporting plans to invest up to £39 billion in a modern Northern rail network and will call on the government to fully commit to the project. The project from Northern Powerhouse Rail would see the region’s biggest transport intervention … [Read more...]
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Regional: The Opportunity Pass – Free Bus Travel for 16 to 18-year-olds
The Opportunity Pass could bring free bus travel and wide-spread opportunities for 16 to 18-year-olds across Greater Manchester. An award-winning social entrepreneur is to spearhead a drive to increase opportunities for young people across Greater Manchester. Rose Marley, Director of Rose Marley … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport celebrates National Random Acts of Kindness Day
Manchester Airport celebrated National Random Acts of Kindness Day, dubbed #MANdomActs, with a host activity across its three terminals. The airport surprised hundreds of passengers throughout the day as they jetted off to the Northern hub’s 210 destinations. Passengers were treated to Fast Track … [Read more...]
Runway Visitor Park to mark the 50th anniversary of Concorde’s first flight
The Runway Visitor Park at Manchester Airport will play host to a special event in March to celebrate 50 years since Concorde first took to the skies. The Aviation Society at Manchester Airport has organised the unique event on March 2, 2019. It will see afternoon tea served under the wings of … [Read more...]
Passenger Growth Leads to 1,000 jobs at Manchester Airport
As the UK's 3rd largest gateway boasts record passenger numbers prepares for its busiest ever summer, more than 1,000 jobs at Manchester Airport are looking to be filled. Job-seekers across the region are being invited to attend a special event, on March 7, at Lancashire County Cricket Club’s The … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport, Council and Communities Join Forces to Tackle Parking
Manchester Airport, Manchester City Council and Wythenshawe Community Housing Group are joining forces during February's half-term, to continue their ongoing action to tackle parking issues affecting Wythenshawe residents. They are working together to clamp down on “rogue” firms who claim to hold … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport passenger numbers continue to soar
Manchester Airport passenger numbers continue to soar as long-haul network helped sun-seekers across the North banish the January blues. More than 1.78 million people passed through the airport’s three terminals last month, an increase of 7% on January 2018. And it was a host of far flung … [Read more...]
Test drive electric cars in Stockport
Transport for Greater Manchester are hosting an event for businesses to test drive electric cars in Stockport that could save you money and help the environment. Do you know how much your company could save by switching to electric vehicles? Are you aware of the wide range of vehicles now on the … [Read more...]
Regional: Multi-million pound electric bus boost for Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is set to receive a multi-million pound investment for dozens of new electric buses to help improve air quality across the city-region. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has successfully bid for £5.4 million government funding to part-fund 23 new electric buses and charging … [Read more...]
Northern leaders back plans to revolutionise the North’s railway
Northern leaders have backed a £39billion business case for Northern Powerhouse Rail network set to be submitted to Government Political and business leaders from across the North of England made history by backing plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail – the region’s single biggest transport … [Read more...]
Have Your Say on Greater Manchester Spatial Framework
Stockport residents are being encouraged to have their say on the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) - Greater Manchester’s Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment. A number of drop-in events have been set up around Stockport following the launch of the GMSF consultation, which sets out … [Read more...]
Regional: Transport for the North sets out £70 billion blueprint
Transport for the North has today set out an ambitious vision for the future of the North’s economy, unveiling draft proposals for northern infrastructure for the next 30 years. The Strategic Transport Plan (STP) and the Investment Programme would rebalance decades of underinvestment and transform … [Read more...]
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