public transport

4th October 2023 | By Rebecca Mills

‘When will it end?’ Commuters grow weary as Aslef train drivers stage another strike

ASLEF train drivers staged a city-wide strike today, causing chaos for commuters and businesses. ASLEF strikers arrived at Manchester Piccadilly Station at 7am and stayed...

2nd February 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine

First Bus Manchester warn of ‘severe’ disruption across services throughout February

Three hundred First Manchester Bus drivers are continuing strike action in Oldham this month demanding a pay increase and better working conditions. The drivers’ basic...

8th October 2021 | By Rebecca Redican

Metrolink tram strike is cancelled less than 30 hours before Sunday’s Manchester marathon

Runners and spectators of the fourth largest marathon in Europe are breathing a sigh of relief after Metrolink tram drivers called off planned strike action this...

15th November 2016 | By Jack Colwell

HS2 rail service route to Manchester confirmed

Transport bosses have decided that the HS2 route will continue north of Crewe to a new HS2 station at Manchester Airport and then on to...