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Campaign to maintain Irlam rail service wins

By Simone Harrison 14th October 2022 Irlam, Transport 0 comments

Irlam Station will have its current level of service (two trains per hour) maintained following the completion of platform extensions by […]

Bike from Bee Network - Credit: Francis Barker

“We are now seeing record numbers of rides” – Success as cycle hire usage reaches over 110, 000 journeys made in Salford

By Natasha Formby 7th October 2022 News, Transport 0 comments

The ‘Bee Network’ cycle hire scheme has seen huge growth in popularity, with over 30,000 active users, Transport for Greater Manchester confirms. Bee […]

Eccles tram line set to return after three months

By Joely Massey 4th October 2022 Eccles, News, Transport 0 comments

Eccles tram line is set to reopen on October 21 after being closed for more than three months. The line […]

Main Salford carriageways closed for five nights for roadworks

By Luke Patrick 3rd October 2022 News, Transport 0 comments

The Liverpool-bound side of the A6 Broad Street will be closed for five nights from the 3rd October until the […]

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“What should be a one-minute journey takes up to 15 minutes” – Residents launch petition to remove obstructing zig-zag barriers

By Simone Harrison 29th September 2022 Broughton, Community, Cycling, News, Transport 0 comments

A petition to remove zig-zagged barriers across the Adelphi Footbridge has gained over 60 signatures in less than a week. […]

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Salford Central Station to close for five months for £7.3m refurb

By Luke Patrick 26th September 2022 News, Transport 0 comments

Transport for Greater Manchester has announced that Salford Central station will be closed for five months for refurbishment at the […]

Old style buses to be phased out, photo by Sam Oliphant

New-look Bee Network buses unveiled

By Sam Oliphant 26th September 2022 Transport 0 comments

The first locally controlled buses in 36 years are now less than one year away from coming into circulation. The […]

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“That’s going to cost me £5.50. Just ridiculous!” – Burnham’s £2 buses means cheaper fairs for Salfordians

By Francis Barker 15th March 2022 News, Transport 0 comments

Image source: Wikimedia 2014.NHS Confederation, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Salford residents have expressed their frustration with the […]