Drivers are training to drive on the new Metrolink line which will open in...
Classroom sessions using the Tram-Pro simulator software have been taking place this week, ahead of the opening of the £350m line in April.
Each driver...
New coffee shop and charging points for Piccadilly platforms 13 & 14
Passengers using platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly station will soon benefit from a revamp of the waiting area.
From today, Network Rail teams...
Network Rail project to make the journey to Liverpool smoother
A £725,000 project is underway to improve the reliability of the Liverpool to Manchester railway.
On a section of track near Eccles station, Network Rail’s...
Green councillors call for temporary changes to make our streets safer during lockdown
Green councillors across Greater Manchester are calling for temporary changes to make our streets safer for key workers and to allow safe social distancing.
As...
Record numbers of people are using Metrolink
Metrolink’s popularity shows no sign of slowing down as new figures indicate that a record number of journeys are being made across the network.
Latest...
Three new cycling and walking projects announced across Greater Manchester
The latest high-profile projects to be built as part of Greater Manchester’s cycling and walking master plan will be considered by Greater Manchester Combined...
Manchester has two of the most crowded train routes in the country
Almost 170,000 commuters are being forced to stand on peak time trains in the UK's biggest cities with a service from Manchester one of...
Arriva bus strike ends as drivers accept pay offer
The long-running Arriva North West bus strike is officially over after workers voted to accept a new pay deal.
GMB members overwhelmingly accepted a...
Council to consult with residents over upgrade to walking and cycling facilities along Wharfside...
Trafford Council is to consult with residents over plans to upgrade facilities along Wharfside Way to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
The Council...
Northern using AI to trial British Sign Language announcements on trains
Northern customers travelling between Manchester and Leeds as well as Leeds to York will be able to see some of the train operator’s announcements...