Heywood and Denton on the map as Manchester’s tram-train ambitions inch forward
UK: Transport for Greater Manchester is working with Stockport Council to develop a business case to bring trams from East Didsbury to Stockport.
Modelling seeks to optimise energy use on Manchester Metrolink’s Bury line
UK: Manchester light rail operator Keolis Amey Metrolink has worked with University of Birmingham spin-out EneRail to optimise energy consumption on the section of the network linking Manchester Victoria with Bury Interchange.
Bee Network pipeline confirms Manchester’s tram-train and underground rail ambitions
UK: Transport for Greater Manchester has approved £6m to develop plans for significant expansion of the Metrolink network, including new tram-train services and potential underground routes in the city centre.
TfGM seeks supplier feedback on light rail asset renewal plan
UK: Transport for Greater Manchester has begun the procurement process for a multi-year light rail asset renewals contract worth up to £1·6bn.
Government confirms more than £15bn of city region local transport funding
UK: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced five-year funding agreements totalling £15·6bn which will enable England’s mayoral combined authorities to progress local transport projects within city regions and surrounding towns.
Procurement of £1·6bn Manchester Metrolink O&M contract begins after in-house operation rejected
UK: Transport for Greater Manchester has launched the process of appointing the next operating and maintenance contractor for the Metrolink light rail network, after the decision was made to opt for a revised franchising model rather than take operations in-house.
Green energy sought to power Manchester light rail services
UK: Transport for Greater Manchester is planning to award a virtual Power Purchase Agreement contract for the long-term supply of wind or solar energy equivalent to the energy needs of the Metrolink light rail network.
Burnham bullish on Liverpool – Manchester fast line prospects
Rail and tram-train in Manchester’s Bee Network expansion plans
Burnham urges rail sector to accelerate integration into Manchester’s Bee Network
Manchester Metrolink upgrade funding approved
Manchester Metrolink operating contract extended
Tramway crossing accident investigation prompts safety guidance
Identifying tramway training needs
CIRAS app makes it easier to raise transport safety concerns
DfT agrees more funding to support Greater Manchester transport
Manchester Metrolink to deploy overspeed protection technology
English light rail networks get final tranche of Covid-19 funding
Tram operator joins CIRAS health and safety reporting service
Manchester tram airflow helps to limit coronavirus risk, study finds