Metrolink services are set to be extended through to midnight six days a week from the end of August. From […]
Tag: Transport
Trafford Park tram line opening in two weeks time
Transport for Greater Manchester have announced that the new Trafford Park tram line will open soon, on Sunday 22nd March. […]
Northern Rail’s service in Salford voted the worst in the country in new report
Credit: Transport Pixels. Used under CC BY 2.0. In a recent report from the National Rail Passenger Survey, Northern Rail’s […]
Salford Red Devils partner with Go North West to run buses to and from fixtures
The bus operator Go North West is teaming up with Salford Red Devils and the Salford Red Devils Supporters’ Trust […]
Major rail disruption in Salford amid ‘staff walkout’ at Manchester Victoria
Rail passengers in Salford faced major delays and cancellations last night amid a reported passenger disturbance at Manchester Victoria. Trains […]
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.
New In Salford
Mum and daughter duo that are bringing back community spirit to Walkden
Consultation launched to seek views on yellow box junction cameras
Section 60 ‘stop and search’ authorised in Salford after suspected firearm brandished at police officer
Drug gang ringleader from Eccles ordered to pay back £350,000 of criminal proceeds
Urgent appeal issued by Salford police to find missing man last seen in Eccles
New In Sport
MediaCity hosted the eChampions League esports tournament
Salford Red Devils suffer another league defeat to Castleford Tiger
Salford Red Devils travel to Castleford in the search for a win
Salford City fans invited to forum led by Gary Neville over new ownership
Future of Salford Community Stadium thrown into doubt after council ends talks with ‘funding partner’
New in Lifestyle
Peggy Seeger to perform at the Lowry for her last ever concert tour
An evening with Dr John Cooper Clarke to be hosted at Salford Lads Club
Award-winning musical to start landmark world tour in Salford
Olivier Award-winning Dear England kicks off in Salford this May
Free community festival in Swinton returns this summer
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