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New unit to help keep travelling public safe
More than 60 police officers will make up a new and dedicated transport unit to help keep the travelling public safe.

Metrolink customers take to contactless as trips top 170k
More than 170k journeys were made using Metrolink’s new contactless payment system in the four weeks since it launched (Monday 15 July – Sunday 11 August).

First cycle scheme as part of Greater Manchester Mayor’s Bee Network project complete along the Bridgewater Canal
The first scheme of Greater Manchester's Bee Network has opened along the Bridgewater Canal in Wigan

Drone footage shows major milestone for Metrolink works at Crumpsall
Last weekend’s work on the Bury line resulted in a major milestone for the Metrolink Trafford Park Line (TPL) extension – the new sidings tracks and overhead lines at Crumpsall have been completed.

New Greater Manchester Transport Committee meets for the first time
A newly-formed body, responsible for overseeing the shape of transport in Greater Manchester, has held its first meeting.

Study ranks Metrolink amongst leading systems
Metrolink is one of the best light rail systems in the World according to experts.

Cycling and walking schemes across Greater Manchester open for business
A £2 million series of schemes developed by TfGM with Bury, Tameside and Trafford councils, aimed at encouraging people to cycle and walk across Greater Manchester is now complete.

Tram travel transforms with simple solution
Contactless payment has launched on Metrolink today, making it a piece of cake for people in Greater Manchester to pay for their travel.

Park and Ride set for huge boost across Greater Manchester
Following the launch of Our Network – the Mayor’s ambitious 10-year vision for an integrated-transport system in Greater Manchester – TfGM has confirmed 1,000 new park and ride spaces are on their way.

Bee Network creates a buzz in Salford as two schemes open for consultation
Two new Bee Network schemes, Chapel Street East and Swinton Greenway, have opened for public consultation in Salford.

TfGM installs new wayfinding signs across the regional centre – helping people to put their best foot forwards
Residents and visitors to Manchester are set to benefit from a new easy-to-use wayfinding system helping them to navigate their way around the city centre on foot.

Passengers set to benefit from new contactless payments on Metrolink
Metrolink passengers across Greater Manchester are set to benefit from a new and easy-to-use contactless payment system – transforming the way people pay for public transport.