Without any National Funding deal we may have to mothball Metrolink says Andy Burnham
The Mayor of Greater Manchester has said that without funding for Metrolink on the scale that bus and train operators have received, the Metrolink...
Over 6,200 drivers caught speeding in Greater Manchester since lockdown
Greater Manchester Police have so far caught over 6,200 drivers breaking the speed limit since the start of lockdown on Monday 23rd March.
With...
Chief Constable issues warning over speeding on our deserted roads
Empty roads with traffic levels down to levels last seen in the 1950’s have brought out the worst in a minority of drivers in...
Companies are given the go ahead to build HS2
It may have fallen from the news agenda in recent weeks but the Government has signalled that the first stage of HS2 will go...
Don’t use Public Transport unless no other option
People across Greater Manchester are being urged to drive, walk or cycle if they have to make essential journeys ,and only use public transport...
Transport Secretary announces an extra £167 million to keep bus services in England...
The Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced an extra £167 million to keep bus services in England running during the crisis.
The package, agreed jointly with...
Manchester Piccadilly station makes its mark with new social distancing guides
Passengers making essential journeys at Manchester Piccadilly station will be able to keep a safe distance from each other during the coronavirus crisis, thanks...
Uber to provide 200,000 free trips and meals for NHS staff
Taxi firm Uber have announced that they will cover free meals and trips to NHS staff
The free rides and meals can be claimed by...
Free parking for NHS and care workers at Manchester Piccadilly
NHS and care workers using Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street stations can park for free during the coronavirus crisis.
Network Rail has waived the...
Northeners told ‘stay at home and leave trains free for essential travel’
Transport for the North, rail operating companies, Network Rail, and the British Transport Police have today joined forces to call on EVERYONE in the...