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...]
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Manchester Airport adds Belfast route as new travel corridor changes come into effect
Following the Transport Secretary’s announcement that saw travel corridor changes to certain Greek islands, Manchester Airport is sharing the latest advice and update to its passengers. Flights: Passengers should be aware that they will now need to quarantine on return to the UK if travelling … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport comments on travel restrictions to seven Greek Islands
Manchester Airport welcomed to government’s decision to take a more regionalised approach to travel restrictions, with arrivals seven Greek islands now subject to a 14 day quarantine on entering England. The statement comes following Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’ announcement of a number of … [Read more...]
New internal flights take off in latest updates from Manchester Airport
As the Northern hub approaches the end of the peak summer season, Manchester Airport updates customers on its latest developments, including two new routes within the UK and the closure of Terminal 2. Terminals: Throughout the pandemic the airport has worked closely with its airlines and … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic announces new Manchester Airport to Islamabad route
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to launch a new route from Manchester Airport to Islamabad in Pakistan in December 2020. The new connection aims to meet the growing demand for flights to visit friends and relatives in the UK and US, with Pakistan having the seventh largest diaspora in the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport issues updates on latest changes at the hub
Following last week's announcement that Terminal 2 would close from September, Manchester Airport has shared the latest updates as the Northern hub enters what would be the busiest weekend of the year. Following last week's announcement, flights currently operating from Terminal Two will move to … [Read more...]
Flights resumed to over 120 destinations from Manchester Airport as Terminal 2 closure announced
There are now more than 120 different destinations people can travel to from Manchester Airport, with TUI, Pegasus and Iberia having resumed further flights. Airlines are continuing to reintroduce routes to popular sunshine destinations, including to countries not subject to automatic quarantine … [Read more...]
Airport CEO comments on travel corridor changes
Charlie Cornish, Manchester Airport Group CEO, has released a statement following the latest changes to travel corridor arrangements and quarantine periods for returning holidaymakers. Five countries including France, The Netherlands and Malta have been subject to restrictions from 4am Saturday … [Read more...]
Infrastructure pipeline proposed by TfN to boost North’s economy
Transport for the North (TfN) has set out initial plans for a Northern Infrastructure Pipeline, a 30-year investment plan of transport projects in the North of England. The £5 billion proposal includes road, rail, active travel and technological upgrades to infrastructure, some of which could be … [Read more...]
LSH Auto brings vans aftersales to Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield
Mercedes-Benz Vans customers will soon be able to get their vehicles maintained and repaired at LSH Auto UK's Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, as well as benefit from quicker emergency assistance response times. One of the UK’s leading Mercedes-Benz car retailers, LSH Auto was awarded its light … [Read more...]
Airlines add further destinations from Manchester Airport
A number of airlines including Air Malta and easyJet are bringing back direct routes from Manchester Airport to European destinations this week. Flights: With Andorra, the Bahamas, Belgium and Luxembourg now joining Spain in being removed from the UK Government’s ‘travel corridors’ list, … [Read more...]
Active travel schemes announced to invest in Cheshire East’s economic recovery
Cheshire East Council has announced the first active travel schemes to come into effect as part of the borough's plans for sustainable investment in economic recovery following the coronavirus lockdown. In Macclesfield, town centre access will be improved for cyclists. Through traffic will also … [Read more...]