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Category: Transport

New franchises herald new era for North’s rail passengers

New train franchises came into operation in the North of England yesterday (Friday), marking the start of a £1.2bn investment programme across the region and greater...

New enhanced Rough Guide to Accessible Britain charts inclusivity increase

Imaginative new features are helping transform the experience of days out for disabled visitors across the UK according to the new Rough Guide to Accessible Britain,...

Explosions at Brussels Airport: 10 feared dead in suicide bomber blast

Two explosions have rocked Brussels’ Zaventem Airport with 35 people reported wounded and several people feared dead. Local media are quoting airport police who...

Watch: Transport investment drives urban regeneration in Greater Manchester

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has unveiled a short film highlighting how investment in transport is set to drive economic growth and urban regeneration in...

Travel advice for Sunday 13 March

Roads and public transport are expected to be busier than usual with a parade and sporting events making for a fun-filled Sunday (13 March). The annual St Patrick’s...

First Manchester announce Salford bus changes from April

New, direct and frequent Vantage services between Leigh/Atherton and Manchester via Salford and an improved 52 service from Salford to Eccles are the highlights of...

Watch: Planning consent granted for Manchester Airport’s £1bn transformation programme

It has been announced today that planning consent has been granted for Manchester Airport’s 10 year, £1bn transformation programme. The Manchester Airport...

Early morning Airport Metrolink service set to take off

Staff and jobseekers will soon be able to take off with Metrolink’s new early morning service to Manchester Airport. From Monday 21 March 2016, trams will run from...

Greater Manchester Interim Mayor launches public consultation on air pollution action plan

The Interim Mayor of Greater Manchester, Tony Lloyd, has launched a public consultation on an action plan aimed at tackling air pollution – a serious issue which...

A month to go for changes to Ring and Ride

Greater Manchester’s Ring and Ride customers are being reminded to find out about and prepare for upcoming changes to the door-to-door accessible transport service....