With the reopening of non-essential retail, outdoor hospitality and leisure on 12th April, regional transport body, Transport for the North (TfN) have updated their guidance for Covid-safe travel on public transport. TfN is recommending continuing to minimise the amount of journeys made where … [Read more...]
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Airport operator reveals pandemic passenger numbers and calls for roadmap to restriction-free travel
Plotting a path to restriction-free travel is key to the full revival of the UK’s ailing aviation sector: that was the message delivered by Manchester Airports Group (MAG). The UK’s largest airport operator, it also revealed passenger numbers were down 90% across the first 12 months of the … [Read more...]
New Chief Executive for regional transport body
Martin Tugwell has been announced as the new Chief Executive for regional transport body, Transport for the North (TfN). Martin Tugwell will succeed outgoing Chief Executive, Barry White, who will step down later this month, and act as a voice for the North's civic and business leaders on … [Read more...]
Transport-related social exclusion in the North to be tackled with new research
A survey has begun to better understand transport-related social exclusion, its effects on communities in the North, and how it can be addressed. The research by Transport for the North aims to better understand the complex nature of transport-related social exclusion in the North, and how it … [Read more...]
Vaccination programme could allow safe travel to 100+ countries according to an airport study
The success of the UK’s vaccination programme could allow over 100 countries to be added to travel corridor list without risking public health: those are the findings of a study carried out by Edge Health and Oxera on behalf of Manchester Airports Group. The research found that should coronavirus … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus launches direct transatlantic services from Manchester Airport
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus is to launch its first ever transatlantic services direct from Manchester to four destinations in the US and the Caribbean. Aer Lingus will commence four new routes from Manchester Airport flying to New York JFK and Orlando from 29 July, to Barbados from 20 October and … [Read more...]
‘Bus Back Better’ proposals welcomed by regional transport body
Regional transport body, Transport for the North (TfN), has welcomed proposals to 'Bus Back Better' published by the Prime Minister on 15th March. Plans will see government committing to £3 billion of investment in local bus services across England. The strategy looks to improve reliability and … [Read more...]
Transport webinar discusses importance of accessibility
Ensuring accessibility on the region’s transport network is the topic for an upcoming webinar and panel discussion hosted by Transport for the North (TfN). Part of the sub-national transport body’s #TfNTalks series of online discussions, transport leaders and disability campaigners from across … [Read more...]
Transport leaders to discuss decarbonisation and innovation in TfN freight webinar
Transport leaders from across the North will discuss decarbonisation and innovation in the region's freight and logistics sectors in an upcoming panel discussion. Part of Transport for the North's (TfN) #TfNTalks series of webinars, transport and political leaders from the region will discuss how … [Read more...]
Regional leaders submit rail network plans to government
Transport bosses and regional leaders from across Northern England have agreed proposals for investment into the region's rail network. Proposals also include a preferred route for an East-West high-speed rail route across the region, dubbed Northern Powerhouse Rail. Transport for the North … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport joins call for support for travel sector
Manchester Airport has joined with five other airports in the North to call for further support for the travel and aviation sector in the upcoming Budget. Airport bosses from the region have written to the Prime Minister, urging him to recognise the importance of the sector as a means to deliver … [Read more...]
Alderley Park cycle and shower facilities move forward
A state-of-the-art shower and cycle hub at the Alderley Park science campus has reached the technical design stage, with work poised to begin later this year. Hamer Way Architects have designed the new cycle facility that aims to support active travel for workers travelling to the site near … [Read more...]