Three days of train strikes announced for November
The Rail union RMT will take 3 days of coordinated strike action next month after negotiations it says have once again broken down with...
Progress so far at Stockport interchange mixed-use development
project, which will also see the construction of a new two-acre park and 196 high-quality residential apartments, got underway on 29 August 2021. Since...
Metrolink users urged to have their say on dogs on trams pilot scheme before...
Metrolink passengers are being urged to have their say on a pilot scheme allowing pet dogs on trams before a Transport for Greater Manchester...
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...