Roger Jones - Articles and news items

Positive response to plans for Metrolink’s Second City Crossing

Industry news, News / 31 October 2011 / Transport for Greater Manchester

Almost three in four responses to the public consultation over plans for a second Metrolink line through Manchester City Centre were positive, a report to transport leaders shows.

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Early retirement for Greater Manchester’s first Metrolink trams

Industry news, News / 30 September 2011 / Transport for Greater Manchester

Plans to ‘retire’ Metrolink’s oldest trams have been approved by Greater Manchester’s transport leaders today, in a move that will lead to significant improvements for passengers.

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Green light for rail station wind turbine

Industry news, News / 19 August 2011 / Transport for Greater Manchester

Planning permission has been granted for an innovative new scheme at Horwich Parkway railway station.

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Boost for Rochdale’s Metrolink services

Industry news, News / 8 July 2011 / Transport for Greater Manchester

Rochdale’s new Metrolink line will have a stop at Kingsway Business Park, under a package of new measures agreed by transport leaders today.

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Key appointments made to Transport for Greater Manchester Committee

Industry news, News / 27 June 2011 / Transport for Greater Manchester

The leading members of Greater Manchester’s transport committee were appointed at the authority’s first Annual General Meeting on Friday.

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