Manchester Airport has appointed a new Managing Director, with Karen Smart coming to the role after two years as MD of Manchester Airport Group's (MAG) East Midlands Airport. Originally from Macclesfield, Karen Smart will take over running of the UK's third largest airport after joining MAG in … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport Belfast route launches from September
A new route from Manchester to Belfast City Airport is to launch from 14th September, operated by Aer Lingus Regional. Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Stobart Air, already operates routes to Dublin and Cork from Manchester, and will add up to four daily return flights to the Northern Irish … [Read more...]
Poynton Relief Road secures funding for work to begin in Autumn
Cheshire East Council has secured funding for work on the planned Poynton Relief Road to begin in Autumn, alongside other minor roadworks postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Funding for the £53 million scheme was agreed by government earlier this year. Local residents have welcomed the … [Read more...]
TfN discuss importance of Northern Powerhouse Rail link in latest webinar
Transport for the North (TfN) will discuss the merits of investing in an East-West high speed rail link, dubbed Northern Powerhouse Rail, for Northern England in an upcoming webinar. TfN have long advocated for the Northern Powerhouse Rail link, also known as HS3, on the grounds that it would … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Terminal 2 reopens as more airlines resume flights
Terminal 2 has reopened at Manchester Airport as more airlines, including Jet2 and Etihad, are resuming flights as travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic are lifted. From 15th July, all three of the airport's terminals are operational, allowing travellers to keep their distance from … [Read more...]
Wilmslow cycle route plans move forward
Cheshire East Council has confirmed it plans to press ahead with a proposed cycle route in Wilmslow. The cycle route will link the railway station with the town centre, Wilmslow High School, the Royal London campus and Alderley Park. Construction could begin as early as the autumn. The scheme … [Read more...]
‘Building back better’ in the North is focus of TfN webinar
Following the Prime Minister's recent commitment to investment in infrastructure, political leaders in the North of England will discuss what 'building back better' could mean for the region's economy after Covid-19 in a Transport for the North (TfN) webinar. The 'Northern Growth' webinar is the … [Read more...]
Northern transport leaders call for transport infrastructure investment to aid economic recovery
Northern transport leaders have called for government to back road and rail infrastructure investment in the region to help rebuild and support economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic. In a letter to Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, Transport for the North (TfN) has highlighted the … [Read more...]
Active travel to form part of Cheshire East’s economic recovery
Cheshire East Council is increasing focus on active travel as part of its plans to support the borough's economic recovery following the Covid-19 lockdown. Active travel has increased nationwide during lockdown as more people have chosen walking and cycling for regular exercise, as well as to … [Read more...]
Handforth Station Park & Ride plans submitted
Plans have been submitted to construct a new Park & Ride facility at Handforth train station and village centre. The 115-space car park is proposed adjacent to Handforth train station. which currently has no designated parking, which can reduce capacity available for shoppers. With the … [Read more...]
Safe travel measures implemented at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has put in place a range of new measures to ensure safe travel for passengers to a growing number of destinations, as flights begin to resume. The airport has been trialling a number of measures in recent weeks to help protect staff and keep passengers safe as they travel … [Read more...]
Pre-booking security slots a UK first for Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport is the first in the UK to introduce pre-booking for security slots in a trial of the process and technology at Manchester Airports Group (MAG). Airport passengers will be able to select 15 minute timeslots for passing through security checks via a dedicated pre-booking website … [Read more...]