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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.
Greater Manchester concessionary pass renewals deadline extended to help prevent unnecessary travel
Greater Manchester concessionary pass holders do not need to travel to renew their tram and train add-on until late June at the earliest after the deadline for renewal was extended by nearly three months.
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.
Concessionary pass holders encouraged not to travel to renew tram and train add-on
More than 100,000 concessionary pass holders whose tram and train add-on is due to expire are being encouraged not to travel to renew their pass.
TravelSafe tactics target tram trouble
Police and transport staff have taken swift action in response to a spate of youth-related antisocial behaviour on the Manchester Airport Metrolink line.
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Metrolink services were disrupted earlier, after a number of trams were withdrawn from service.
Major safety boost for region’s transport network
- Dedicated ‘trambassadors’ on Metrolink helping people to travel safely
- TfGM joins national hidden disability scheme to boost exempt passengers' confidence when travelling
- First of 27 new trams to be put in service & delivery of the second imminent
- TravelSafe Partnership to hold further days of action around face covering compliance on transport
- An extra 500 hours cleaning every week on trams and stops across the network in line with increased travel
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.
Park and ride expansion boost for Metrolink
Plans to increase park and ride provision at Radcliffe and Whitefield have been given the green light – boosting access to sustainable transport in the area.