transport
5th March 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin
Man Met journalism student hosts BBC radio show about taking the night bus around ManchesterA Man Met journalism student is featuring on his own podcast episode on BBC Radio 4 about his journeys on Manchester’s night buses. Speaking exclusively...
19th March 2024 | By George Mew
Half of Greater Manchester bus services now under local controlImprovements made include more frequent, earlier and later services which will be targeted at the worst performing routes. An all-night bus pilot is also set...
28th February 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
Consultation goes live on shaping the future of Deansgate after £14m funding securedPeople in Manchester are being asked to have their say about the future of Deansgate in the city centre
31st January 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
How will tomorrow’s rail strikes impact commuters in and around Manchester?Industrial action has been announced by both the ASLEF and RMT unions this week.
9th February 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine
Train driver treated in hospital after brick smashes windscreenA train driver was taken to hospital last Friday after being rained on with shards of glass when a brick was hurled at his windscreen
9th February 2022 | By Joseph O'Shea
Electric cargo bikes come to Manchester with the hope to shift towards greener traveleCargo bikes are predicetd to be the newest mode of green travel around Manchester. The bikes are electrically powered via a reachargable battery and an electric powered motor....
2nd February 2022 | By Olivia Weeks
Andy Burnham warns that north west risks ‘second-best train services for 200 years’The North risks having train services that are “second-best for 200 years”, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has claimed. Mr Burnham told MPs the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) will fail to “unlock the full economic transformation” of the region. The IRP, published in November 2021, includes the scrapping of HS2’s eastern leg between the East Midlands and Leeds.
18th November 2021 | By Joseph O'Shea
Salford E-scooter trial extended for further six months: what does this mean for their futureSalford has been one of over 30 locations in the UK used for e-scooter trials. The current trial began 12 months ago and was due...
2nd November 2021 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine
Levenshulme station to get disabled access but more must be done say campaignersLevenshulme train station is to be given step-free access after years of campaigning by residents who say society must do more for passengers with disabilities. ...
29th September 2021 | By Rebecca Redican
Football fans breathe sigh of relief after Metrolink strike plans put on holdFootball fans have expressed relief after Unite Union suspended strike plans for Metrolink’s 300 drivers at the weekend following a “greatly improved pay offer”. Workers were originally offered...
15th November 2016 | By Jack Colwell
HS2 rail service route to Manchester confirmedTransport bosses have decided that the HS2 route will continue north of Crewe to a new HS2 station at Manchester Airport and then on to...