Friday, 30 July 2010Transport leaders save direct bus linkGreater Manchester's transport leaders have agreed to maintain a direct bus link between Hindley Green and St Helens.
Tuesday, 27 July 2010Transport leaders join MPs to press case for extra train carriagesA special delegation of Greater Manchester's transport leaders and MPs met with Theresa Villiers, Minister of State for Transport, on Monday to press the case for providing extra carriages on the area's train services.
Thursday, 22 July 2010GMPTE congratulates award-winning Manchester bus operatorGreater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) has congratulated Stagecoach Manchester, one of the city region's biggest bus operators, on winning Bus Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards last week.
Tuesday, 20 July 2010Engineering work on the Bury lineServices on Metrolink between Woodlands Road stop and Victoria will be suspended for one week, from 31 July to 6 August, for engineering work to be carried out to link the existing line with the new Oldham and Rochdale route.
Friday, 16 July 2010Greater Manchester named Integrated Transport Authority of the YearThe people responsible for public transport across Greater Manchester were rewarded last night when Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority (GMITA) picked up one of the top awards at the National Transport Awards 2010.
Thursday, 15 July 2010Transport Minister opens new Metrolink depotTransport Minister Norman Baker met Greater Manchester's transport leaders today to open the newly-extended Metrolink tram depot at Queen's Road.
Wednesday, 14 July 2010GMPTE and Age Concern Manchester join forcesGreater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) is working with the charity Age Concern Manchester as part of a European project that aims to make public transport even more accessible to older people.
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