Manchester Transport Commissioner in New Year’s Honours List
Due to his contribution to public transport, the Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester, Vernon Everitt has been made a Commander of the Order …
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35 local organisations receive grants from Transpennine Route Upgrade
Thirty-five local organisations along the TransPennine route have benefitted from grants from the Transpennine Route Upgrade Community Fund.
Where and when to see a Class 52 locomotive as it hauls The Pathfinder Finale
Class 52 No. D1015 is to haul The Pathfinder Finale this weekend (20th December), which will bid farewell to tour promoter, Pathfinder Railtours. Departing Salisbury…
Increased police presence on railway network after Bondi Beach shooting
The British Transport Police say that passengers may notice an increased police presence across the railway network this weekend after the attack in Australia last…
Yellow Northern train promotes integration of transport in Greater Manchester
A Northern train has been painted yellow to promote the integration of Greater Manchester’s train services into the Bee Network from December 2026.
Santa brings Christmas cheer to Northern’s trains
Last weekend, Christmas came early on some train services in the north of England run by train operator Northern.
Manchester’s Christmas model railway exhibition to celebrate century anniversary
This weekend’s Manchester Model Railway Exhibition will celebrate a century of the Manchester Model Railway Society. In March 1925, the society was formed and became…
Feedback opportunity for Manchester Transport Strategy
Those in Manchester have been invited to share their thoughts on the GM Transport Strategy 2050 and the GM Transport Delivery Plan (2027–37) and sha…
‘Parcels as Passengers’ to be expanded
Following a successful trial, 'Parcels as Passengers', a project which sees medical packages delivered on passenger services, is planned to be expande…
Long-term vision for Greater Manchester’s rail network unveiled
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has unveiled a new long-term vision for improvement and growth in the area's railway and tram services.