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The above event has buses organised by First Travel Solutions
Any information as to which buses are being used ?
Apparently spectators are being told to use scheduled First Glasgow buses at normal fares - no free travel for ticket holders
The original thread has been closed - so this is to kick start discussion/comment
I am told the current peak vehicle requirement is 107 trams for the network - from a fleet of 147.
From January, this rises to 117 as the system recovers from covid - both in passenger numbers and staff...
The lift on Platform 2/3 at Altrincham Interchange has been out of order since 7 October 2019. The lifts were only installed during the rebuilding of the Altrincham Interchange in 2014. I am told that the lifts are the responsibility of TfGM.
Passengers arriving at Platform 2 from Chester, can...
Northern agrees deal with Aslef to ease Blackpool's weekend train cancellations nightmare
from 26th January
https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/business/northern-agrees-deal-with-aslef-to-ease-blackpool-s-weekend-train-cancellations-nightmare-1-10207730
Shocking day for passengers on Tuesday:
1402 from Chester to Manchester via Altrincham broke down around Greenbank and was pushed forward by the following 1502 which arrived at Altrincham some 1 hr 20 late.
Passengers were detrained at Altrincham and the train units reversed to form the 1810...
Does anyone know / have access to any faretables issued by First Manchester around 2010 / 2011
Realise it is a long shot as I presume they were on computer files rather than a fare-tables book by then?
Thanks in advance!
Tim
I have been looking to travel Manchester to Newcastle on Monday 30th December. However only general off-peak tickets seem to be available with no advance tickets showing/available on-line
Anyone know if there will be any advance tickets yet to be released?
Presumably Trans Pennine expectations...
Andy Burnham sets out his plan for a London-style integrated transport system for Greater Manchester: Our Network
Assessment into the future of bus market completed & recommends franchising
Our Pass to give free bus travel to 16-to-18 year olds
Contactless payment to be launched on Metrolink
New...
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