Latest Manchester News
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Siemens Announces Return of Transform to Manchester Central
Siemens has announced the return of its flagship Transform event, which will be held at Manchester Central station on 15-16 July.
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Latest £150 Million Phase of Investment to Begin on Greater Manchester Tram Network
A new £150 million phase of renovations is set to begin on Greater Manchester's tram network later this month.
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TransPennine Express Announces All Night Services to Manchester Airport
TransPennine Express has announced the addition of a slew of all night services both to and from Manchester Airport.
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National Audit Office Demands Northern Powerhouse Rail 'Aligns with Growth Plans'
A new report from the NAO has stated that government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail must closely align with existing growth plans.
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TfGM Announces Major Works Programme Along Tram Network
TfGM has announced a new programme of work that aims to build capacity and resilience of its tracks, trams and workforce.
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Network Rail Celebrates Return of Trains to Manchester Piccadilly
Network Rail has announced the return of the first trains after a nine-day closure at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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Transport Secretary Signs Agreement with Greater Manchester on Northern Powerhouse Rail
The Transport Secretary and Greater Manchester have signed a formal agreement regarding plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR).
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Northern Powerhouse Rail Returns – The Rail Industry Reacts
Figureheads from the rail industry have given their thoughts on this week's revival of the Government's Northern Powerhouse Rail project.
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Greater Manchester Leaders Welcome Northern Powerhouse Rail Revival
A number of Greater Manchester's leaders have expressed satisfaction at the government's plans for the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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First Rail Lines to Join Greater Manchester's Bee Network in December 2026
Transport for Greater Manchester has announced that local rail services will join the integrated Bee Network from December 2026.
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TfGM Unveils 2050 Rail Network Transformation Plan
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has outlined a new framework that aims to transform its rail system by 2050.
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TfGM Exploring Plans to Bring Trams to Stockport
TfGM has announced prospective plans to turn an underused Denton rail line into a new extension that would bring trams to Stockport.
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Festive Travel Disruption Expected Across Manchester as Unite Members Strike
Manchester is expected to be hit with severe travel disruption this festive season as Unite has announced strike action in December.
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Track & Signalling Upgrades Set for Manchester Piccadilly
Network Rail has announced improvements to tracks, points and signalling systems on the southern approach to Manchester Piccadilly station.
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Greater Manchester to Introduce Simplified Fare Scheme
New rail fares are set to be introduced in Greater Manchester this December as part of the UK Government's fare transformation scheme.
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Greater Manchester to Invest £6 Million into Tram & Tram-Train Network
Plans for a slew of new tram and tram-train connections across Greater Manchester are set to be boosted by an investment of over £6 million.
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TfGM Begins Procurement Process for Metrolink Infrastructure Contract
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched the procurement process for a major infrastructure contract, worth up to £1.6 billion.
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Bee Network: TfGM Begins Next Phase of Metrolink Tram Investment
Work is set to begin to upgrade a section of Greater Manchester’s Metrolink system, marking the next stage in a 147 million GBP investment.
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Wigan Council Approves Plans for New £32 Million Golborne Station
Wigan Council has approved a planning application for a new £32 million train station in Golborne.
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New Tram Track Installed in Manchester City Centre
Essential works to install a set of new tram tracks in Manchester city centre have been completed on time, with services now resumed.
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TfGM Begins Procurement for New £1.6 Billion Metrolink Contract
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has begun the procurement process for the next operating and maintenance contract for Metrolink.
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TPE Expands Sign Language Upgrade to Manchester Airport
Passenger information screens at Manchester Airport have received upgrades to include information to assist BSL users.
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Metrolink Track Replacement Works Underway in Manchester City Centre
Work to replace tram tracks in Manchester city centre is set to begin as part of the ongoing Metrolink improvements programme.
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Greater Manchester Seeks PPA to Power Metrolink Trams
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking a long-term green energy agreement to power Metrolink trams.