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Free 41 bus service back, UoM announces

Free 41 bus service back, UoM announces

A University of Manchester deal with Transport for Greater Manchester means that the 41 is free for one year between Campus and Manchester Victoria, in an effort to tackle cost of living for students and support sustainable travel

Manchester Piccadilly Partial Closure to Begin on February 14

Manchester Piccadilly Partial Closure to Begin on February 14

The partial closure of Manchester Piccadilly will begin on February 14 and last nine days. Passengers are advised to allow extra time for journeys, as most services will be replaced by buses

Manchester Piccadilly to Close for Nine Days in February 2026

Manchester Piccadilly to Close for Nine Days in February 2026

Manchester Piccadilly, the busiest railway station in the North West of England, will close for nine days in February 2026. Most services will instead terminate elsewhere

The amazing hidden buses: The 147

The amazing hidden buses: The 147

Celebrating the 147 – the underdog of the Bee Network

Transport across the North West set to improve, with journey times reduced

Transport across the North West set to improve, with journey times reduced

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has targeted North West railways and roads as catalysts for economic improvement, outlined in her Autumn Budget

Greater Manchester Mayoral Hustings held at the Students’ Union

Greater Manchester Mayoral Hustings held at the Students’ Union

Ahead of the Mayoral election on May 2, the Students’ Union held Mayoral hustings where candidates made their case to students

New partnership aims for rail network improvements in Greater Manchester

New partnership aims for rail network improvements in Greater Manchester

Amidst many discussions and developments in Greater Manchester’s transport system, a new partnership aims to bring integration to the rail network

Who are our cities built for? (And why is it only men?)

Who are our cities built for? (And why is it only men?)

The Mancunion discusses feminist urbanism, who our cities are built for, and how we can make them more inclusive spaces

Manchester fails to meet its emissions targets

Manchester fails to meet its emissions targets

Manchester failed to meet its carbon emmissions targets over the pandemic and is on track to the century’s carbon budget in just 5 years

Greater Manchester to have bus fares capped

Greater Manchester to have bus fares capped

How much will fares be capped at and is the change actually a good move?

Hyperloop Manchester: A student-led transport revolution

Hyperloop Manchester: A student-led transport revolution

Hyperloop Manchester is developing a train from Manchester to London in fifteen minutes

Here’s how Stagecoach will keep buses safe as students admit they’re ‘terrified’ to use services

Here’s how Stagecoach will keep buses safe as students admit they’re ‘terrified’ to use services

The firm insists it’s bringing forward “a range of measures”

Prime Minister gives go ahead to HS2 despite concerns in the North

Prime Minister gives go ahead to HS2 despite concerns in the North

Despite the debates surrounding HS2 the government has unveiled the ministerial group that will be managing the railway

Opinion: Local elections are key to climate action

Opinion: Local elections are key to climate action

Sebastian Cousins, a member of the Young Green Society, discusses the importance of local elections in the fight for climate action

Students “disappointed” after Magic Bus price increase

Students “disappointed” after Magic Bus price increase

Stagecoach have confirmed that longer journeys on the 142 Magic Bus service to Didsbury will now cost £2

New electric buses to hit Greater Manchester

New electric buses to hit Greater Manchester

Following a £5.2 million investment, more electric buses will be seen in Greater Manchester

RMT finally suspends Northern strike action

RMT finally suspends Northern strike action

There have been 47 separate days of industrial action over the issue of guards on trains, causing delays for passengers

Grayling works with Burnham on greater control over transport

Grayling works with Burnham on greater control over transport

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling promises to explore the expansion of the Metrolink in Greater Manchester

Northerners get half the transport investment of Londoners

Northerners get half the transport investment of Londoners

Reports suggest since the launch of the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ plan, transport spending in London is continuing to rise, leaving the north behind

Give Manchester same transport powers as London, says Burnham

Give Manchester same transport powers as London, says Burnham

The Mayor has called for the council to be handed greater jurisdiction over Manchester’s transport system amid an ongoing crisis