Manchester goes under the mobility microscope
The city has the potential to be one of the world’s top smart city destinations of the future, according to a study analysing urban mobility by Deloitte.
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BOOK NOW | Grayling to speak at Northern Transport Summit
Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling, is among the first speakers confirmed for the Place North West annual conference exploring transport and infrastructure projects, opportunities and challenges in the North.
Rail commuters face three days of strike action
Passengers are being warned to plan their journeys and check before they travel ahead of three planned days of RMT strike action next week.
Burnham launches plan to tackle transport
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will today announce an overhaul of transport to begin in 2018, with contactless payment and a review of bus franchising the key aims.
GALLERY | First trains cross Ordsall Chord
Manchester’s Ordsall Chord rail link welcomed its first passenger trains on Sunday, marking the opening of the connection between Victoria and Piccadilly stations.
Manchester launches Portland Street SRF
Manchester City Council’s executive will next week be asked to endorse a draft strategic regeneration framework for the Portland Street area, which would trigger public consultation into its indicative plans.
Enterprise Way opens at Airport City
The £15m Enterprise Way link road has been opened at Manchester’s Airport City. Contractor Beijing Construction Engineering Group International has completed the road, which hosted a community cycle ride at the weekend ahead of opening to general traffic.
Mobike moves to next phase
Dock-free bike-sharing service Mobike has said that it is moving to the next phase of its development programme, following the launch of its pilot scheme in Manchester in June.
Trams collide at St Peter’s Square
Two trams have been involved in “a low speed collision” at St Peter’s Square in Manchester, leading to delays across the Metrolink network.
Ordsall Chord completion paves way for Northern Hub’s December opening
Construction work on Manchester’s Ordsall Chord railway bridge has completed today, ahead of the first passenger trains running between Victoria and Piccadilly in December.
