Campaign to maintain Irlam rail service wins as services stay at two per hour

Residents in Irlam will have their current level of service (two trains per hour) at Irlam station maintained following the completion of platform extensions by...

New road safety campaign calls on drivers to ‘See the Rider Not the Bike’

Safer Roads Greater Manchester today launch a new campaign calling on drivers to play their part in ensuring people using a cycle are kept...

Last of 27 new Metrolink tram arrives as part of £72m network investment

Metrolink has been boosted by the arrival of the last of 27 new trams, as part of a £72m investment in the network. Transport for...

21 year woman left with life changing injuries after being hit by tram

A 21 year old woman has been left with life changing injuries after being hit by a tram as she was crossing the tracks...

Under fire train operator given six month contract and told to sort out its...

The train operator Avanti West Coast has been given a short-term contract by the Department of Transport and challenged it to deliver the urgent...

Burnham to Transport Secretary-Two weeks to fix Avanti or remove contract

Andy Burnham, has written to the Transport Secretary urging her to require Avanti West Coast to increase timetabled services between Manchester and London to at...

Truss confirms plans for Northern PowerHouse rail will go ahead

The Prime Minister has confirmed today that the Government is going ahead with the plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail In her leadership campaign, Liz Truss...

New business portal to help Greater Manchester firms encourage employees and customers to Get...

A new online business portal will support Greater Manchester firms in encouraging their workforce and customers to get on board with public transport and...

Major new link road to be named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

A major new link new road due to open later in 2022 is to be named in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. At...

Public rapid electric vehicle charging costs rise 42% in four months

The cost to charge an electric car on a pay-as-you-go basis at a publicly accessible ‘rapid’ charger has increased by 42% – or 18.75p...