The Conservative Party Conference
The Conservative Party Conference is returning to Manchester from Sunday 1 October to Wednesday 4 October, with the event being split between Manchester Central and the Midland Hotel. Travel advice is available.
Industrial Action
On Monday 2 October industrial action will affect First Bus services, and Northern rail services will be affected by strikes on Tuesday 3 and Thursday 5 October. Travel advice is available.
29 September 2017 Industrial action affecting bus and rail services
Industrial action affecting bus and rail services
Public transport users are being advised to plan ahead as industrial action is expected to cause disruption to bus and rail services next week.
29 September 2017 2018 Metrolink fare changes agreed
2018 Metrolink fare changes agreed
A meeting of Greater Manchester Combined Authority today (Friday 29 September) agreed Metrolink fare changes from 1 January 2018.
27 September 2017 Travel advice ahead of the Conservative Party Conference
Travel advice ahead of the Conservative Party Conference
Trams, trains, buses and roads will be extremely busy between Sunday 1 October and Wednesday 4 October as The Conservative Party Conference returns to Manchester.
27 September 2017 Greater Manchester on track with rail safety
Greater Manchester on track with rail safety
A national week of action, aimed at reinforcing vital safety messages around rail and light rail, is being supported this week across Greater Manchester.
22 September 2017 Mayor sparks congestion debate at UK-first electric bus trial
Mayor sparks congestion debate at UK-first electric bus trial
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham hopes plugging-in to new technology could help address two of his key manifesto pledges.
22 September 2017 Metrolink fare changes to be discussed by council leaders
Metrolink fare changes to be discussed by council leaders
A number of proposed changes to Metrolink fares are set to be discussed by the region’s council bosses.
21 September 2017 The new-look Oxford Road is streets ahead
The new-look Oxford Road is streets ahead
The transformation of one of Europe’s busiest bus routes is now officially complete – marking the culmination of one of the most ambitious highway projects Manchester city centre has ever seen.
18 September 2017 Rail passengers to benefit from further station upgrades
Rail passengers to benefit from further station upgrades
Work to further improve a number of rail stations across Greater Manchester has started this week.
12 September 2017 Weather warning issued by Met Office
Weather warning issued by Met Office
Passengers are being urged to plan ahead and allow more time for travel this evening and tomorrow morning after the Met Office issued a weather warning for strong winds.
06 September 2017 Travel advice ahead of landmark event for Manchester
Travel advice ahead of landmark event for Manchester
Manchester Arena is set to re-open with a special star-studded charity concert this weekend and transport co-ordinators are advising people attending to plan their journeys in advance.
04 September 2017 Half-price bus travel just the ticket for region’s young people
Half-price bus travel just the ticket for region’s young people
Almost 100,000 young people in Greater Manchester can now benefit from half-price bus tickets.
04 September 2017 Bolton Interchange is open for business
Bolton Interchange is open for business
Politicians and transport leaders were on hand today (Monday 4 September) as Bolton Interchange opened its doors to commuters returning to work after the summer holidays.