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Compensation boost for delayed Northern Rail passengers

Northern Rail passengers are set to benefit from an extended 'Delay Repay' compensation scheme including delays of 15 minutes from December 2018. Passengers on Northern Rail will be eligible for enhanced compensation for train delays from this December. Attending the Transport for the … [Read more...]

HS2 to support 15,000 jobs by 2020

As the HS2 programme moves to construction, the number of roles supported by the HS2 project is forecast to reach 15,000. A whole generation of engineers, designers, architects and geologists will benefit from the construction of the new high speed railway as the project gears up to support 30,000 … [Read more...]

A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road Opening in October

The new £290m A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road is set to be open to traffic in early October providing a vital road link for residents and businesses across Stockport, Manchester and East Cheshire. Stretching from Hazel Grove in the east, to Manchester Airport in the west, the new 10km link road … [Read more...]

Stockport firm WFEL completes £53m Australian Army project

Stockport based WFEL, a world leader in tactical military bridge systems, has completed a £53m contract to supply the Australian Army with vital logistics equipment. The bridges will be used in combat situations providing rapidly-deployable temporary infrastructure ensuring vital equipment and … [Read more...]

MAN Diesel & Turbo make radical change with new name

MAN Diesel & Turbo has made the most radical change in the company's history and changed its name to MAN Energy Solutions as it embarks on a successful future with new energy. On August 1st, MAN Turbo and Diesel UK aligned with the global re-positioning of the group to become MAN Energy … [Read more...]

80 Oak Trees Celebrate Manchester Airport 80th Birthday

Communities across the region are being given the chance to apply for a commemorative oak tree and time capsule as part of Manchester Airport 80th birthday celebrations. The UK’s third largest airport announced earlier in the year its intention to plant 80 oak trees to mark the milestone, as part … [Read more...]

Northern Rail strike prompts renewed call for action

A Northern Rail strike and a bank holiday weekend of chaos affecting the north of the UK has prompted renewed calls for a train trouble-shooter.    As rail passengers suffered a weekend of travel chaos, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has reiterated calls for an independent … [Read more...]

Bumper passenger numbers expected at Manchester Airport

Today is expected to see huge passenger numbers at Manchester Airport at the start of the summer bank holiday weekend. 110,000 passengers are due to depart from or arrive at Manchester Airport’s three terminals. The most popular destinations this weekend include Palma, Dubai and … [Read more...]

Stunning images of Manchester Airport £1bn transformation

One year of construction on the Manchester Airport £1bn transformation, the biggest investment project in its history, with the release of 'stunning' images showing the work completed so far. Work continuing at pace on scheme with first pier and aircraft stands set to open in 2019 More than … [Read more...]

Book now for Venturefest North West

Venturefest North West, the region’s annual innovation event, is returning for its 5th and biggest year yet, when it arrives at Manchester Central on 13 September. Run by GC Business Growth Hub working with regional partners, Venturefest North West brings together the region’s innovators, … [Read more...]