Rail passengers in Salford faced major delays and cancellations last night amid a reported passenger disturbance at Manchester Victoria. Trains […]
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Walkden and Swinton to lose direct rail service to Southport
Residents from Swinton and Walkden will lose their weekdays direct train service to Southport when the new timetable is introduced on December 15.
Campaigners demand step-free access to Walkden Station
TfGM and Northern Rail had ranked the station number one in priority to receive Access for All funding, which is central government money dedicated to improve accessible facilities in the rail network. But the Department for Transport decided otherwise. Now campaigners are asking for the system to be reviewed for more devolution, which would allow funding to be distributed according to local needs.
Northern transport receives £527 less money per person than the south.
In a recent study by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) North, according to their HM Treasury figures for […]
New app to help public and private transport passengers in Salford
Transport for Greater Manchester has introduced an app that allows passengers in Salford to manage their journeys on their smartphones.
Salford hosts world expert talk on UK transport poverty
Professor of Transport and Social Analysis Karen Lucas discussed her newest research on transport poverty and Inequalities in Mobility and Access in the UK.
Salford University encourages students to travel more sustainably
Salford University have teamed up with ‘Faxi’, an online platform and mobile app which helps people to arrange shared journeys, […]
Trafford Park tramline on track ‘intu’ 2020
THE first test of the new Trafford Park tramline has been completed after a £350 million construction project. A tram […]
Parents in Irlam are asking for a school bus to end “nightmare” commute for children
Parents from Irlam and Cadishead are calling for a direct school bus service to bring their children to school “safely and on time”. A petition set up three days ago for a school bus to be routed from Irlam and Cadishead to Culcheth High School had already received 137 signatures at the time of writing.
Metrolink ticket-zone introduction results in higher prices
The new Metrolink ticket zones came into effect on 13 January 2019, introducing four zones across Greater Manchester resulting in higher fares.
New In Salford
Annual Monton Jingle Mingle to celebrate local businesses
“We need to explain the similarities” – calls for understanding as Salford marks Islamophobia Awareness Month
Women’s Circle set to raise £500 to children’s charity
Little Hulton residents lay flowers and gifts as tribute for Baby A
John Prescott dies aged 86: Salford politicians pay tribute to ‘a Labour Party giant’
New In Sport
Salford Red Devils face St Helens first up as fixtures released for 2025 Betfred Super League
‘Mindless criminal damage’: Eccles RFC pitch damaged by vandals
Salford Red Devils’ Darcey Price captains Jamaica at World Cup Qualifiers
Salford City look to build momentum against struggling Bromley
Salford Storm put up a promising performance in their first ever away game
New in Entertainment
Pengy Church: Inside Salford’s secret underground crypt
Christmas Concerts and Carol Services in Salford: What’s on in your area?
Night time bat walks to be the new way to experience Salford’s wildlife
Award-winning photographer set to be the first resident artist at RHS Bridgewater
“I didn’t anticipate how much of my life was going to become about badges” – The Salford badge club building a community
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