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Greater Manchester residents urged to keep doing their bit when travelling as coronavirus restrictions eased
- Public transport services expected to get busier as non-essential shops reopen.
- All available trams – including the first of 27 new ones – running on Metrolink and extra bus and train services being put on to help meet demand.
- Enhanced cleaning of stations, stops and vehicles continuing and transport staff out on the network to support passengers and provide reassurance
TfGM celebrates a decade of achievement
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is celebrating a significant landmark following a decade of unprecedented investment in and development of the region’s transport network.
Warning issued following spate of criminal damage to buses and trams
Police and transport staff are warning of the dangers and consequences of throwing objects at buses and trams following a spate of incidents this year.
TravelSafe Partnership marks 50th lockdown day of action
The TravelSafe Partnership has marked its 50th ‘day of action’ by clamping down on people making non-essential journeys on public transport.
Park and ride boost for Walkden rail station
A new scheme to provide parking at Walkden rail station, boosting access to sustainable transport while helping to combat congestion and improve air quality, has been given the green light.
Passengers urged to wear face coverings at high-profile day of action
Police and transport staff have once again joined forces to highlight the fact people using public transport must wear a face covering unless exempt.
Stay safe, stay local and carefully consider your travel plans this Christmas
Greater Manchester transport bosses are urging the public to stay local if possible this Christmas – and carefully consider any travel plans, in line with the latest government travel advice.
Metrolink update
Metrolink services were disrupted earlier, after a number of trams were withdrawn from service.
Exciting progress on landmark project for Stockport
An exciting milestone is set to be passed as plans to develop a modern transport interchange and residential development in Stockport town centre begin to take shape.
Students across Greater Manchester urged to wear face coverings on public transport
Police and transport operators have joined forces to stage a series of engagement events aimed at reminding students and young people of the vital importance of travelling safely and wearing face coverings on public transport.
Passengers urged to consider travel options as transport gets busier
Public transport use is gradually increasing as people across Greater Manchester start to return to education and employment.
Greater Manchester secures £2m for thousands of extra bus seats to support safe return to school
Greater Manchester has secured more than £2m in government funding to boost capacity on the bus network at peak times and help children get back to school safely.