Metrolink strike to coincide with Manchester’s Parklife festival

Workers employed on the Manchester Metrolink tram system will strike over the weekend of June 10 and 11 following what the Unite union describes...

E-scooter sounds to be tested on Salford’s streets

pioneering live test of a selection of new alert sounds for e-scooters is taking place on UK streets for the first time. Dott, the...

First two legs of HS2 are given unachievable rating

The High Speed Rail link has been given an unachievable rating for its first two phases - from London to Birmingham then onto Crewe...

World’s oldest railway viaduct gets repairs ahead of 200th anniversary

Work is well underway to improve passenger and freight journeys between Manchester and Liverpool over the world’s first railway viaduct. Network Rail is investing £3.8m...

Transpennine Services between Manchester and Leeds to be cut off peak for 12 months...

Trains between Manchester and Leeds will be cut from four an hour to three during off-peak times and iTransPennine will run 300 services a...

Since when was London in the North

Northern mayors have mocked the Government for a tweet announcing £235m of transport funding under the "Network North" logo - for roads in London The...

Every penny saved on cancelling HS2 will stay in the North says Sunak

The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that bus services are benefiting from the Government’s decision to scrap the northern leg of HS2, as he...

Manchester Airport customers to face another 12 months of security misery over liquid ban

Manchester Airport is among several airports that are to be given more time to install security technology that could spell an end to tiny...

Tackle Killer congestion blighting air quality in North’s city’s warns Think tank

Drivers should upgrade to electric cars and there should be a roll-out of hydrogen powered trains in the North of England as government must do...

Cutting the commuting cost for Greater Manchester’s apprentices

Greater Manchester’s apprentices can enjoy a cheaper commute, thanks to an offer from the region’s transport and political leaders. The scheme, run by Transport for...