Green light for Manchester’s bus franchising system as judge rejects operator’s appeal
The final barrier to Andy Burnham’s plans for buses in Greater Manchester was cleared today in the Court of Appeal
In March 2022, the High...
Rail strike to go ahead next week after no breakthrough in talks
Over 40,000 workers across Network Rail and 14 train operating companies will walkout next Wednesday, (27 July) after no breakthrough in talks.
RMT general secretary...
Three month trial for dogs on Metrolink to start on 1st August
Transport for Greater Manchester are running a trial allowing pet dogs onto the Metrolink for the first time.
The pilot starts on Monday 1st August...
Far from clear whether Transpennine Route upgrade benefits will be acheived says National Audit...
One day after the Government announced a tripling in funding for the Transpennine Rail route that has put the route on a firmer footing, ...
Arriva bus drivers to strike for 24 hours today
Over 1800 Arriva workers will walk out of depots in Manchester and Merseyside today
After three months of negotiations, pay offers from Arriva have not...
Government trebles budget on Transpennine rail route and promises to slash journey times from...
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced a more than trebling in the investment for TransPennine Route Upgrades (TRU), promising to slash journey times, setting...
Council to discuss plans for Carrington relief road
A relief road which will end years of misery for local residents is to be discussed by council chiefs in Trafford.
Carrington and surrounding areas...
Report outlines key HS2 issues as Manchester council prepares petition over next stage of...
A new report sets out the changes to HS2 plans which Manchester Council believes are essential to maximise their benefits for Manchester and the...
Five North West Schools put on report for fare evading by Northern Rail
Secondary schools in Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside have today featured in a list of the ‘Top 5’ schools for students caught fare evading...
Rental desk rip-offs: Inferior car hire cover seven times the price of comprehensive policies,...
Some of the biggest car hire firms are charging hundreds of pounds for second-rate insurance, further bumping up already eye-watering prices of hire cars...