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Dogs set to be allowed on Metrolink trams permanently after trial deemed success

A final decision will be made this week with Transport for Greater Manchester bosses recommending the move is made permanent

Manchester Evening News · Jan 9, 2023

Major changes coming to Leigh Guided Busway for 2023

The new contract holders will be in place from September 2023

Manchester Evening News · Dec 30, 2022

I took the Greater Manchester bus journey quite unlike any other - and it's left me very confused

'Hopeful passengers were told by the driver “it’s one off one on now”, before it set off again.'

Manchester Evening News · Dec 27, 2022

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Are buses, trains and trams running on Christmas Day and Boxing Day?

Public transport services will change drastically this year due to industrial action

Manchester Evening News · Dec 24, 2022

Greater Manchester 'ghost station' has only ONE passenger a week

Just two trains a week stop at Denton railway station

Manchester Evening News · Dec 3, 2022

Controversial bus service cut rocks Atherton's businesses

The bus service, operated by First, was hailed by business owners in the centre initially

Manchester Evening News · Nov 29, 2022

'I'm a Commuter... Get Me out of Here!' Metrolink chaos after tram breaks down in city centre

It comes the day before major line works are to begin at Piccadilly Gardens

Manchester Evening News · Nov 21, 2022

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Salford's e-scooter trial extended after more than 400,000 rides

The move comes after the scooters proved a big hit in the city

Manchester Evening News · Nov 3, 2022

Public given another chance to have their say on controversial 1,100 home development

The first phase plans include over 228 homes

Manchester Evening News · Nov 1, 2022

Dogs will be allowed on Metrolink trams until the New Year

A pilot scheme ends this month, but a final policy decision won't be made until early January after public feedback is assessed

Manchester Evening News · Oct 14, 2022

Bus bosses say Leigh Guided Busway is getting better after criticism

But some councillors say the service is still not good enough

Manchester Evening News · Oct 11, 2022

Warning issued to train users as rail staff set to strike again next week causing more travel chaos

No Northern, Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry trains will be running on Wednesday - with Transpennine Express announcing they will be running a very limited service

Manchester Evening News · Oct 2, 2022

Roadworks and rammed buses: We took Leigh guided busway and we were late for work

“Have stood nearly an hour before waiting for a V1 to stop. Given up and now drive to work.”

Manchester Evening News · Sep 23, 2022

Metrolink's secret bailout plan revealed - but they won't say how much it'll cost

The M.E.N. has asked GMCA and TfGM for the figures and exact costing

Manchester Evening News · Sep 23, 2022

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Manchester Evening News · Sep 23, 2022

Salford Central railway station to close for five months in new year for £7.3m refurb

Trains will continue to run through the station - but not stop - as 'long-awaited improvements' are made

Manchester Evening News · Aug 5, 2022

Quarter of Bee Bikes already missing in seven months since scheme launched

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said they are "generally very pleased" with how the cycle hire scheme is going

Manchester Evening News · Aug 1, 2022

'I just hope that no one ruins it' - Passengers have their say as the Metrolink welcomes dogs for the first time

Dogs are being allowed onto the tram network this month as part of a trial

Manchester Evening News · Jul 26, 2022

Train strikes in Greater Manchester: Date, affected routes, station closures and more

Network Rail says around a fifth of services will run on the day and passengers are being warned to expect major disruption

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Manchester Evening News · Jul 19, 2022

The bus services in Trafford, Wigan, Bolton, Salford and Manchester to be completely cancelled by driver strikes

“Unfortunately, due to current conditions and staff absences, we have not been able to secure replacements for all routes."

Manchester Evening News · Jul 18, 2022

Can trains and trams run when it's too hot?

Rail passengers have been told to expect disruption due to the extreme heat

Manchester Evening News · Jul 17, 2022

First Bus lets drivers ditch uniform as 'extreme heat' hits the UK

The uniform policy is being relaxed to allow drivers to feel 'more comfortable' in the heat

Manchester Evening News · Jul 16, 2022

'It can take an hour to go five miles': The Greater Manchester town with gridlocked traffic and trains only twice a week

'Every journey takes a really long time'

Manchester Evening News · Jul 15, 2022

BREAKING: 'Do not travel' warning for Greater Manchester after first-ever heatwave national emergency declared

“Due to the extremely high temperatures expected, we are advising people not to travel during next week’s heatwave"

Manchester Evening News · Jun 21, 2022

No queues and empty halls: Eerie silence across Manchester as rail strikes bring back scenes of a not-too-distant past

Railway strikes are set to continue all week, with reduced services today, (June 21), Thursday June 23 and Saturday June 25

Manchester Evening News · Jun 20, 2022

What to do if you were planning to travel by train this week as strikes WILL go ahead

Strikes are set to begin tomorrow.

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