Landmark moment as Greater Manchester takes over first rail station
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has welcomed a significant moment for the city-region’s long-term vision for rail as Transport for Greater Manchester...
Plans announced to make pedestrianisation of parts of the Northern Quarter permenant
Manchester Council has confirmed to Northern Quarter residents that last summer's pedestrianisation of parts of the Northern Quarter is to become a permenant feature.
The...
Salt battery design overcomes ‘bump’ in the road to help electric cars go the...
Using salt as a key ingredient, Chinese and British researchers have designed a new type of rechargeable battery that could accelerate the shift to...
Bury makes active step forward with latest £1.3m commitment to walking and cycling
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network plan to deliver the UK’s first joined up cycling and walking network is set to see a boost in Bury,...
More drivers than ever plan to ‘go electric’ when they next change their cars
Nearly eight-in-10 drivers (78%) think that pure electric cars are still too expensive when compared to conventional vehicles of a similar size, although a...
Bus worker survey reveals “wild west approach” to enforcing Covid-19 safety regulations
RMT bus worker survey reveals “wild west approach” to enforcing Covid-19 safety regulations just days after the Office of National Statistics publishes data showing...
The aviation sector should re-consider its strategy to reduce climate impact, Manchester report suggests
The way that the aviation sector is working to reduce its climate impact may need to be reconsidered, climate researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University...
Snub social media for citizen assemblies to heal divisions in society, researcher says
Social media is where many people go to debate contentious political issues, but it might not be the best place for rational debate that...
Mayor sets out £69.5m transport improvements to help deliver world-class integrated transport network for...
Multi-million pound funding proposals aimed at improving and developing rail stations and the bus network, delivering more electric vehicle charging points and working up...
It will take several years for Metrolink customers and revenue to return to pre...
Metrolink patronage and therefore revenue is unlikely to return to pre-COVID levels for several years according to a report that has been submitted to...