Andy Burnham

Next stage of HS2 rail “wrong plan", says Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has said the Government's HS2 strategy is the "wrong plan, both for Greater Manchester and for the North as a whole."

Manchester to implement bus franchising

Greater Manchester’s Mayor, Andy Burnham, has made the decision to take local control over buses as part of plans for an integrated transport network.

Metrolink expansion brings 'major benefits' to Manchester

Metrolink has brought 'major benefits' to communities, clean air and congestion, according to a report by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).

Greater Manchester to deploy £16m for active travel upgrades

Greater Manchester is to add a further 24 miles of permanent walking and cycle routes with £15.97 million from the Government’s Active Travel fund.

TfGM to increase tram capacity by 15%

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is set to increase its Metrolink tram capacity by 15% to help provide more space for social distancing.

'Covid-19 won’t derail our transport ambitions', says Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham, Mayor for Greater Manchester Combined Authority, said the Covid-19 pandemic won't hold back the region's transport ambitions.

Andy Burnham to set out transport agenda at Virtual Smart Transport Conference

Mayor for Greater Manchester Andy Burnham will set out the transport priorities for the region at this year’s Virtual Smart Transport Conference.

Manchester mayor offers free Metrolink travel for NHS and social care staff

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced that NHS and social care staff will be able to make essential trips for free from April 11 on the city’s Metrolink tram service.