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Friday, 02 October 2009Manchester rail hub on Shadow Transport Minister's agenda
Investment in the rail network around central Manchester is crucial to unlocking the economic potential of the north of England for generations to come. That's the message Shadow Transport Minister Stephen Hammond will hear when he arrives in Manchester on Sunday for the Conservative Party's annual conference.

Friday, 02 October 2009Extra travel options for passengers during Oldham Loop Line closure
GMPTE is providing extra evening and weekend buses during the conversion of the Oldham Loop Line to Metrolink.

Friday, 02 October 2009Your chance to comment on radical improvements to city centre bus services
Consultations over a major set of infrastructure improvements which will help to improve bus services through Manchester city centre are underway.

Friday, 02 October 2009Marking the start of a bright new chapter for the Oldham Loop Line
Transport bosses will mark the end of an era this weekend, as the heavy rail line through Oldham closes for conversion to Metrolink.

Friday, 02 October 2009Travel arrangements for Conservative Party conference
GMPTE is advising passengers of travel arrangements ahead of the Conservative Party conference coming to Manchester next week.

Thursday, 17 September 2009Full speed ahead for North West high-speed rail links
A groundbreaking vision for a network of high-speed rail lines across Britain has been unveiled, with the full support of Greater Manchester's transport bosses.
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Updates

First Bus strike action, Monday 12 October

Passengers in the west and north of Greater Manchester are being warned of further disruptions to First Bus services on Monday, due to ongoing industrial action. Click here to view which services are affected.


Consultation

The future of cross city bus travel. Click here to visit the consultation website.


Oldham Loop Line Closure

The Oldham Loop Line will close after the last train on 3 October 2009 so work can begin on the expansion of the Metrolink tram network. Click here for more information on the Oldham Loop closure


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