Transpennine Express launches homage to Bill Withers

TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched a new campaign, which encourages making the most of getting together for a ‘lovely day’ featuring Bill Withers’ 1970s...

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...

Further Metrolink service changes planned as cracked rail repairs continue

Further service changes are being introduced on parts of the Metrolink network to improve reliability while repairs to a cracked rail near Victoria tram...

HS2 now very poor value for money after Northern leg cancellation

The HS2 programme, after the cancellation of its latter stages to run only from London to the West Midlands will offer very poor value...

Council propose changes to dangerous East Manchester junction

Changes could soon be made at a Manchester junction after significant concerns were raised about its safety. The junction of Alan Turing Way and Ashton...

Virtual reality film lays bare the life-changing consequences of throwing bricks at buses

Young people are learning about the potentially life-changing consequences of throwing missiles at buses, trams and trains thanks to a hard-hitting virtual reality (VR)...

Manchester Council’s reveals proposals for City Centre traffic calming measures

Pedestrian-friendly plans on how to improve the A34 Salford to Cooper Street corridor are set to go out for public consultation. The stretch of road...

Tap in and Tap out trial launched across Greater Manchester train stations

About 90 train stations in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands will get tap-in tap-out card readers in a trial. The stations are set to...

Current Electric vehicle charging infrastructure Not fit for purpose

More than two-thirds of electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicle owners who have used the UK’s public charging network have reported being unhappy...

Andy Burnham and Andy Street meet Transport Minister to discuss plans for Manchester Airport...

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham  has met the Transport Secretary Mark Harper along with West Midlands Mayor Andy Street to discuss plans to secure...