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Combined Tram and Bus ticket set to save residents 15% on fares

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January 30, 2025
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Manchester’s Bee Network Tram and Bus combined ticket will save passengers £200 a year

Greater Manchester model railway shop continues RailAdvent Plus discount

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January 27, 2025
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We are pleased to announce that Sawyer Models have renewed their discount for RailAdvent Plus Gold members, providing an excellent discount for all those model railway needs.

Bee Network trains and stations part of ‘London-style’ plan for Manchester

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January 22, 2025
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Transport for Greater Manchester has announced plans to bring train services into the Bee Network. Andy Burnham‘s plan with the Bee Network is to bring…

47 more stations in south-east England to benefit from contactless ticketing

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January 20, 2025
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On Sunday, 2nd February, contactless ticketing will be available from an additional 47 stations across south-east England.

MBE for Bahamas Locomotive Society Trustee

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January 7, 2025
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Trustee receives MBE as part of the Kings New Year’s Honours

Lumo wins support for Rochdale-to-London train service

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December 17, 2024
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rain operator Lumo has won local support for its plan to run the first high-speed rail service from Rochdale to London in 25 years.

Greater Manchester rail stations to close next year for improvement work

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October 18, 2024
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Greater Manchester stations Salford Central and Salford Crescent will close for periods of 2025, as Network Rail carries out improvement works.

Greater Manchester train driver recognised for 50 years of service

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October 11, 2024
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Colleagues of a train driver at Northern’s TrainCare Centre in Newton Heath depot have celebrated his 50 years service on the railway.

Travel advice released ahead of Manchester Half Marathon

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October 9, 2024
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Travellers urged to take the Tram as Manchester gears up for a sports extravaganza weekend

School trips by train instead of coach could benefit budgets

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September 30, 2024
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To save money on school trips, train operator Northern has suggested that schools should “Give up the coach and try us instead”.