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TfGM rolls out dementia training for frontline Bee Network staff

The Bee Network is rolling out dementia awareness training for all frontline staff as part as part of work by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to make public transport more inclusive and accessible in Greater Manchester. Hundreds of Bee Network staff members have started a programme of … [Read more...]

Airport boss continues calls for better rail links in the North

Manchester Airport Managing Director, Chris Woodroofe, has continued calls for better rail connections across the North of England. Pointing to data published as part of Manchester Airport’s parent company MAG’s Trade Barometer project that shows a gap in business confidence between the North and … [Read more...]

Only direct flights to Delhi from the North of England launch

Manchester Airport’s new route to India’s capital city Delhi launched on Saturday 15th November, meaning the North now has nine weekly connections to the country. The new route to Delhi is operated by IndiGo, India’s largest airline, and will run five times per week. It is on top of IndiGo’s four … [Read more...]

TransPennine Express adds seats to routes through Stockport

Rail operator, TransPennine Express is to add more seats and services to its routes through Stockport as part of December changes to train timetables. Throughout the rail network, new timetables will take effect from Sunday 14th December. On TransPennine Express's South route between Liverpool … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester launches inclusive cycling network

Greater Manchester has launched England's first inclusive cycling network, bringing together charities, leisure providers and the transport sector to make active travel accessible to those with disabilities, long-term health conditions and differing needs. The Greater Manchester Inclusive Cycling … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport unveils new war memorial

Manchester Airport has unveiled a new memorial to honour the Second World War RAF squadron that was based on the site. The memorial formed the centrepiece for Armistice Day commemorations held at Manchester Airport on the morning of 11th November. The 1:4 scale Spitfire at the centre of a … [Read more...]

Mural unveiled at Stockport Interchange

A new mural, inspired by the River Mersey and made from recycled bottle-tops, has been unveiled at Stockport Interchange. The artwork was made by local Stockport artist, Caitilin Marie Atherton from Plastic Shed, a community-led organisation that brings people together through creative reuse of … [Read more...]

Rail ticketing technology trial expands

A trial of new location-based digital ticketing on Northern Rail is expanding to more services in the North. More than 2,000 journeys and counting have already been made under similar trials on East Midlands Railway and Northern services, which both launched in September 2025. The service is now … [Read more...]