Following last month's announcement of a new body to manage the British railways, local leaders from across Northern England have called for greater devolution of powers over how services will be run. During the latest meeting of Transport for the North’s (TfN) Board this week, political and … [Read more...]
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Consultation launches on plans for decarbonisation of the North’s transport
People from across the North of England are being invited to take part in a public consultation on a decarbonisation strategy for rail and road transport in the region. Transport for the North (TfN) are looking to hear views on their plans to reduce carbon emissions in surface transport to … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to welcome return of Singapore Airlines flights
After celebrating 50 years of flying to the UK this week, Singapore Airlines has announced the return of services to Manchester Airport. Nonstop services between Manchester and Singapore will resume operation from 17th July 2021, after pausing due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport boss warns Portugal green list changes put jobs at risk
CEO of Manchester Airports Group (MAG), Charlie Cornish, has warned that the government's decision to remove Portugal from the green list of quarantine-free travel destinations has put thousands of jobs in the sector at risk. Thousands of British holidaymakers have travelled to Portugal in recent … [Read more...]
Northern transport leaders call for publication of Integrated Rail Plan
Political and transport leaders from across the North have joined forces to call on the government to urgently publish its Integrated Rail Plan and detail its investment strategy for the region's trains. The Integrated Rail Plan will detail the long-term future of the railways in the North and … [Read more...]
Latest milestone reached for Poynton Relief Road
The first beams of a road bridge are now in place as work progresses on the £53 million Poynton Relief Road. The lifting into place of the first precast concrete bridge beams for the Chester Road overbridge marks a major milestone for the 3 km route to divert through traffic away from Poynton … [Read more...]
Government unveils new plans for railways
Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has unveiled the UK government’s latest plans for reforming the rail network in the UK. Grants Shapps has announced the creation of a new body, Great British Railways, to oversee track and train alongside plans for new service contracts and flexible fares, and … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group respond to ministers’ comments on ‘amber list’ travel
Manchester Airports Group CEO, Charlie Cornish, has issued a statement criticising the comments of government ministers regarding leisure travel to ‘amber list’ countries. The boss of the UK’s largest airport group, which owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport updates passengers ahead of May 17th green light to travel
Ahead of non-essential international travel resuming on Monday May 17th, Manchester Airport is advising sun-seeking passengers of everything they need to know before jetting off. The airport has pulled together guidance from all of its partners, including airlines, retailers, baggage handlers and … [Read more...]
Airport operator responds to ‘green list’ plans for international travel
The operator behind Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), has criticised the narrow pool of 'green list' countries announced to not require quarantine on arrival in the UK. The government has announced plans to allow international leisure travel to … [Read more...]
Speakers announced for upcoming Northern Transport Summit
The line-up of speakers for the upcoming Northern Transport Summit has been revealed by the event's organisers, DevoConnect. Taking place on Thursday 27th May from 10am to 3pm, the event will be the first opportunity after the 2021 Local Elections to explore how the region builds back better … [Read more...]
Airport operator seeks waivers on financial commitments as pandemic impact continues
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has sought approval from bondholders to waive any penalties on almost £2 billion of bonds and credit facilities as international travel restrictions remain in place. The group recently revealed the extent that the pandemic had affected passenger numbers, with … [Read more...]