Tag: Transport

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Metrolink industrial action to strike Manchester Marathon

Metrolink strikes are expected to severely hamper mobility around Salford and the Greater Manchester area this Sunday.  The slated walkout […]

Scooters at MediaCity. Photo Credit: taken by Andrew Fisher

“E-scooters offer a unique and innovative way of getting around cities” – The future of Salford transport

E-Scooters could play an important role in Salford’s future transport infrastructure, says a researcher at the the city’s university.

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Labour MP for Worsley and Eccles South Barbara Keeley demands better accessibility for our railway stations

Campaigning Eccles MP Barbara Keeley was left disappointed in her latest attempt to make Salford railway stations more accessible, particularly […]

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“Potential for these vehicles in the future” – Salford e-scooter survey wants residents’ opinions

A survey is asking for Salford residents’ opinions on the current e-scooter trial taking place between Media City and Peel […]

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“You only have to scratch the surface and there’s an awful lot of history in Salford”-Museum of Transport Greater Manchester plan a 100 year celebration for Salford buses

The Museum of Transport Greater Manchester is currently working on a project that will refurbish the engine of a 1939 […]

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Salford City Council’s new electric vans are greener in bid to become carbon neutral

Salford City Council have revealed that they have bought a fleet of electric vans in their aim to become carbon […]

Southport-bound train at Walkden station. Photo Laura Joffre

“Immense frustration” Salford leaders’ anger after Swinton train services cut by half

Northern Rail bosses have been heavily criticised after taking the decision to temporarily cut Swinton train services in half. The […]