Work has now begun on the long-awaited £53m Poynton Relief Road, Cheshire East Council have confirmed. Local residents have welcomed the news, which following decades of campaigning to ease the burden of high traffic volumes and congestion in Poynton. Cheshire East Council’s contractor, … [Read more...]
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Virgin Atlantic launches new India routes from Manchester Airport
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will be launching services to Delhi and Mumbai in India from Manchester as the airline ramps up flying from its home in the North. The new services go on sale from 20th October, with thrice-weekly Mumbai flights first taking off on 19th December, and flights to … [Read more...]
Upgrade to Cheshire rail links proposed as HS2 plans move forward
Expansions to Crewe and Manchester Airport stations have been proposed as plans for the Cheshire stretch of HS2 are brought forward. The new proposals for the HS2 high-speed rail link between Crewe and Manchester have been announced following recommendations to deliver the line more rapidly, and … [Read more...]
900 jobs at risk at Manchester Airports Group
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has revealed it expects to cut 900 jobs from across its three UK airports as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Passenger numbers through the group's airports, Manchester Airport, London Stansted and East Midlands Airport, stood at 2.8 million for the peak April to … [Read more...]
Connectivity review welcomed by region’s transport leaders
Regional transport body, Transport for the North (TfN) has welcomed a government review into transport and inter-regional connectivity in the UK. Network Rail boss, Sir Peter Hendy, will chair the Union Connectivity Review, and work with devolved governments and local leaders to explore how road, … [Read more...]
The key things to know this week about Manchester Airport
At the end of what would normally be a busy summer season, Manchester Airport has shared key updates and guidance with passengers. Some bars, restaurants and retailers have also changed their opening hours and practices, in line with new guidance issued by government. Karen Smart, MD at … [Read more...]
Macclesfield to Handforth bus service saved from axe
A Macclesfield to Handforth bus service, due to be withdrawn in October, has been saved following input from Cheshire East Council. The 130 service, operated by D&G Bus, was due to be cut from the timetables from 3rd October. However, Cheshire East Council has been able to access bus funding … [Read more...]
Rail reform measures welcomed by Northern transport leaders
Transport for the North (TfN) has welcomed new measures introduced to reform the UK rail network, announced by government this week, The new agreements in place enforce tougher performance requirements for the rail network nationally, and reset management fees that operators receive to run the … [Read more...]
Eastern Airways Manchester to Newquay flights take off from October
Regional airline, Eastern Airways, has announced new year-round flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay, Cornwall, beginning 23rd October. The Humberside based airline, which already operates flights to Southampton from the Northern hub, will introduce to flights to Cornwall to coincide with … [Read more...]
LSH Auto UK and British Athletics agree three-year partnership
British Athletics has named LSH Auto UK as its ‘Official Van & Car Supplier’ in a three-year partnership with the Mercedes-Benz dealership group. LSH Auto UK, which has its dealerships across the UK, including in Macclesfield, will provide provide Mercedes-Benz vehicles to transport VIPs, … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport shares latest updates to services
Following the reintroduction of quarantine measures for arrivals from Portugal, Manchester Airport has shared the latest updates to services at the hub including a new service to Belfast. Flights: Passengers should be aware that they will now need to quarantine on return to the UK if … [Read more...]
Northern Powerhouse Rail could start by mid-2020s says TfN Director
Transport for the North's Northern Powerhouse Rail Project Director has announced that construction on the high-speed rail link could begin in less than five years. Northern Powerhouse Rail, also known as HS3, is a proposed high-speed rail link running East to West to dramatically improve … [Read more...]