Tag: Transport

Neil Stapleton and Andy Barlow from the Friends of Walkden Station. Photo Laura Joffre

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.

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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.

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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.

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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, […]

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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

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.