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Plans for new Greater Manchester station approved 64 years after town lost rail connection

A new Golborne station is hoped to be up and running by the end of 2027.

Transport for Greater Manchester 1 May

A Northern Class 331 in Manchester. PAUL BIGLAND.

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Greater Manchester's Bee Network rail plans unveiled with eight lines and 96 stations included

Andy Burnham unveils plan to take over eight lines by the end of 2028

Transport for Greater Manchester 22 Jan

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Pay-As-You-Go technology rolled out even further in the South East

From next month, 47 stations across the South East will see tap-in-tap-out ticketing implemented as the government begins with its ambitious plans to modernise the ticketing system across the country’s network.

Department for Transport 20 Jan

Left: Multiple train classes and multiple operators fill the platforms at Manchester Piccadilly, offering a hint as to why lengthening trains can actually reduce services. PAUL BIGLAND

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Plan for pay-as-you-go ticketing in Manchester in early 2026

Transport for Greater Manchester plans to take control of eight lines and integrate them into existing Bee Network

Transport for Greater Manchester 20 Jan

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New Devolution Framework unveiled could help Mayors control rail services

The Government has outlined further plans for devolution for English regions as Deputy Prime Minister Angela Raynor released its English Devolution White Paper on December 16.

Department for Transport 17 Dec

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Planning application submitted for new £32 million Golborne rail station

A planning application by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for a new £32 million railway station in Golborne has been submitted to Wigan Council

Transport for Greater Manchester 21 Nov

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Northern leaders quizzed over 'unacceptable' service after 'do not travel' warnings issued

The Rail North Committee held an emergency meeting in response to a series of 'do not travel' warnings issued by Northern over recent weeks

Northern 30 Oct

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Bold new transport vision set by Transport for Greater Manchester

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham has set out the region’s wider plan for transport which includes expanding the Bee Network with new Metrolink lines to surrounding towns including Stockport, Rochdale. and Bolton all set to be included under the new plans.

Metrolink 10 Jul

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Manchester Metrolink's new £350 million Trafford Park Line to open in April

Testing begins on Metrolink's newest route

27 Dec

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Mayor plans local control to fuel Manchester rail growth

Doubling number of daily rail journeys into the city, extending Metrolink and delivering existing infrastructure projects in Burnham's plans for Manchester

2 Oct