Overnight resurfacing work to close A666 Manchester Road and A666 Bolton Road for eight...

Overnight resurfacing work will close a key Salford road to motorists for eight nights later this month. The A666 Manchester Road and A666 Bolton Road...

13 Taxis taken off the roads during Oldham operation

A cabbie was arrested for drug driving during a recent enforcement operation aimed at making sure taxis and drivers operating in the borough are...

Easier fares for all-Rail industry issues proposals for a fare system shake up

Proposals to shake up the railways ticketing system which would see more flexible fares and simplify the system have been published today.

New bridge installed over River Goyt will provide new walking and cycling link for...

A new bridge over the River Goyt has been lifted into place in a significant landmark moment for a council project that has helped...

Rail passengers could double by 2050 report finds

The number of  rail passenger numbers could double by 2050 according to new research from the Railway Industry Association They found that Rail passenger volumes could...

£1 bn cut to Network Rail leaves vital infrastructure projects hanging in the balance

Vital rail infrastructure projects in the North West are hanging in the balance after the Government revealed its plan to cut £1 billion from...

Taxi fares to rise in Salford

Proposals to increase ‘black cab’ (hackney carriage) fares have been given the go ahead by Salford City Council. The request for a “small increase”...

First bus strikes called off after drivers accept pay offee

Greater Manchester bus strikes by members of Unite employed at First Manchester and Greater Manchester Accessible Transport (GMAT) are off following improved pay deals. First...

Transpennine Express to be brought under Government Control

The Transport Secretary has announced he will not renew or extend Transpennine Express’s (TPE) contract at the end of the month. This will bring...

Metrolink Contactless payments to launch today

Metrolink passengers across Greater Manchester are set to benefit from a new and easy-to-use contactless payment system – transforming the way people pay for...