Britain’s most iconic bus stations – past and present In the great scheme of things, architectural critics look at structures like Egypt’s Great Pyramids, St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, and the vertical skyline of New York City. Sports venues around the world are revered for their iconic status due to famous victories or unique atmosphere….
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Rose Hill Marple Rail Services Saved From Temporary Axe
People power helps to save important rail service that links Hyde with Marple From the 14 September, rail passengers in Hyde, Woodley and Marple would have been left high and dry by temporary changes to their rail service. In just over a week’s time, there would have been no trains from Rose Hill Marple apart…
Tameside and Glossop School Duplicate Services
Important information for pupils and parents With the schools reopening, albeit in the throes of a pandemic, the need for social distancing on public transport is greater than ever. At present, the most a double decker bus can hold is up to 35 passengers with no standees. In addition to this, parts of the government…
Oldham and Saddleworth Bus Service Changes, 30 August 2020
A look at the more lasting changes that will affect Oldham and Saddleworth bus passengers Earlier on, we said there were no service changes affecting Oldham and Saddleworth bus passengers this autumn. At the time, we only knew about the withdrawal of South Pennine Community Transport’s 359 route and placed this in our Tameside and…
Introducing the 305: Denton’s Dane Bank Route
East of the M60 looks at North Western’s new 305 route, set to begin operation soon Stagecoach didn’t renege on its decision to change its 205 route. As of next week, its terminus will revert to being at Dane Bank, after a brief spell of terminating its Piccadilly Gardens route at Crown Point. You could…
In Pictures: A Sneak Peek of Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange
A look at Ashton-under-Lyne Bus Station Mark 4 From the 30 August 2020, the fourth (and smartest) version of Ashton-under-Lyne bus station will be taking its first passengers. Earlier today [23 August], it was open to let passengers familiarise themselves with the surroundings and, most importantly, stand positions. With the wet weather, it proved its…
Gimme (Flexi) 5! Stagecoach Greater Manchester Introduces Flexible Season Ticket
New flexible season ticket offers five days unlimited travel on Stagecoach Greater Manchester buses for the price of four days travel Over the lockdown period, working from home has become the norm for white collar workers. Some of which have previously paid for seven-day, 14-day, monthly and annual season tickets for local buses, trams and…
Tameside and Glossop Bus Service Changes, 30 August 2020
Bank Holiday changes see last minute reprieve for Dane Bank – Denton link 204, 206 and 207 replaced by new 202 service; New Denton – Dane Bank link created – thanks to local campaign; 7 split into three variants (7, 7A and 7B); 205 reverts to being Dane Bank – Piccadilly Gardens bus route; Cuts…
Stagecoach Manchester MD to Retire After 20 Years in Bus Industry
Elisabeth Tasker’s retirement leaves vacancy in top role The Stagecoach Group has announced that Elisabeth Tasker, Managing Director of its Manchester bus operation is to retire after 20 years’ service in the bus industry.
Answers to Escape to the Pantry’s Guess the Bus and Train Livery Blocks
At last, we have the answers to East of the M60’s bus and train livery quiz If you have been taking part in our bus and train livery, we now have the answers to Guess the Bus and Train Livery Blocks. In true tradition, the answers have arrived a week late.
