Transport Briefing

Bolton bus-rail interchange proposals lodged

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

A detailed planning application for a transport interchange in Bolton has been submitted to Bolton Council. The new interchange will replace the existing Moor Lane bus station. To be built next to...

TMS troubles put back Metrolink openings

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Extensions to Manchester’s Metrolink network have been delayed following integration difficulties with the new tram management system. The Phase 3A extension to Central Park had been due to open...

Transport investment linked rail fare rises mooted

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Passenger transport executives are examining possible rail fare increases as a method of funding further investment in regional rail networks according to Transport for Greater Manchester's draft rail...

Northern Hub consultation begins in Manchester

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Network Rail has launched a series of exhibitions on plans for the Ordsall Chord which will be the first of a four part public consultation, described as the largest ever organised by the company. ...

Metrolink to expand Bombardier tram fleet to 72

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Twelve more new trams are to be ordered for the Manchester Metrolink system under an initial investment to phase out the old T68 vehicles. A total of 26 T68s served the original Altrincham to Bury...

Leigh guided busway procurement gets underway

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Transport for Greater Manchester has begun the hunt for a contractor to build the Leigh guided busway. A contract worth approximately �30m is up for grabs covering detailed design and construction...

Manchester Airport Metrolink construction begins

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Construction of the new nine mile Metrolink light rail line to Manchester Airport gets underway this month. In the next few weeks the first phase of works will start on building the new line in the...

RATP takes over tram operations in Manchester

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Paris tram and metro operator RATP has bought Stagecoach Metrolink Ltd, the company responsible for the operation and maintenance of Manchester's tram lines. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, sees...

TfGM plans sanctions for sub-standard bus firms

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Transport for Greater Manchester is to introduce a new performance instrument to measure the quality of service provided by bus operators running tendered bus services. It says that the new systems...

Rochdale Metrolink downgraded to remove risk

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Plans to extend the Manchester Metrolink system to serve Rochdale town centre have been revised to remove the cost and risks associated with upgrading a bridge across the River Roche. Members of...