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Don’t miss the bus consultation! – Final chance to have your say on how your buses are run
People and organisations across Greater Manchester and beyond have just a few days left to have their say in a major consultation on how the city-region’s buses should be run, before the deadline of 11:59pm on Wednesday 8 January 2020.
Greater Manchester calls on government for clarity on Clean Air funding
Following the announcement of a new Environment Bill in yesterday’s Queen’s speech, Greater Manchester authorities today made renewed calls on government to commit funding to the region’s ambitious Clean Air Plan proposals.
Trafford Park Line (TPL) set for early opening as testing reaches intu Trafford Centre
• Trams to run on the new line from April
• Project set to complete seven months earlier than originally planned
• First major project to benefit from devolution deal
• Once complete it will signify another step towards ‘Our Network’, GM’s vision for a more integrated transport network
Record breaking figures for Vantage
It’s been another record-breaking week for Vantage bus services as passenger numbers continue to go from strength to strength.
Christmas travel plans are in your pocket
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have published details of all Christmas transport services in a handy pocket-guide, and on the TfGM website.
Over 2,500 responses so far in consultation on how Greater Manchester’s buses should be run
More than 2,500 responses have been received at the halfway point in a major consultation on how Greater Manchester’s buses should be run.
Bee Network set to expand again with 25 new projects up for consideration
25 new cycling and walking schemes worth a combined total of £154M are set to be considered by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) as part of the continued development of the Bee Network.
New Metrolink fares unveiled, including a price freeze on all single journeys and cheaper tickets for early risers and part-time workers
- Cost of all single journeys frozen at 2019 prices
- On average, fares will rise at a below-inflation rate of 2.2%
- New ticket offers giving early risers and part-time workers cheaper travel - building on feedback from Greater Manchester’s Good Employment Charter
- Some travelcards increase by 10p – the minimum rise possible
Contactless journeys pass the million mark
Metrolink’s contactless payment system hit the million-journey mark at the weekend, just four months after its launch on 15 July.
Trafford Park tram testing marks end of an exciting week
The first test tram has traversed the Trafford Park line track, capping a landmark week for the £350m Metrolink extension project.
Extra services give festive boost to Metrolink customers
Metrolink customers will have reason for a little extra Christmas cheer, with additional and later running trams set to operate throughout the festive period.
Landmark week for Trafford Park Metrolink line
Two key landmarks have been reached marking a significant step towards completion of the Trafford Park line project.