New zone map revealed for GM Cycle hire scheme

A new zone map of the upcoming Greater Manchester cycle hire scheme has been revealed. The 24/7 Bee Network Cycle Hire Scheme, phase one of...

One of the world’s oldest railway tunnels gets some tender loving care

One of the world’s oldest railway tunnels is being made more reliable for passengers this autumn. Network Rail is upgrading tracks through the 180-year-old Summit...

Manchester City centre bollard improvements to be rolled out

Improvements are coming for 19 city centre locations where vehicular access is controlled through bollards. To ensure the safety of residents and visitors a network...

Motorists face six months of delays as work set to begin on A6 at...

Work to improve traffic flow and bus journey times along the A6 in Pendleton will start later this month. The scheme will deliver an upgrade...

Barriers to be installed under Mancunian Way to prevent parking

Barriers are being installed along the underside of the Mancunian Way to prevent persistent dangerous parking. For a number of months motorists have been using...

Majority of drivers think all-lane-running smart motorways should be scrapped

Six in 10 drivers (62%) think that all-lane-running smart motorway schemes should be scrapped entirely and the hard shoulder reinstated, while retaining the technology...

£350k retrofit for Belle Vue fleet as part of Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone...

An upgrade for 22 vehicles operated by bus and coach hire company Belle Vue Manchester is being carried out as part of the region’s...

Greater Manchester asks Government to back early delivery of London-style public transport system

GREATER Manchester’s Leaders are today asking government to back early delivery of a London-style public transport system for the city-region. As part of the vision,...

New app will help drivers to see which electric vehicles best suit their lifestyle.

A new government-backed app will help drivers to see which electric vehicles best suit their lifestyle. A free app called EV8 Switch – backed by...

Take the train to save our city centres-Rail body urges commuters

As new commuting habits form this autumn, city centres and high streets could be hit by a double whammy of gridlocked roads and business...