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15 major transport changes that are coming to Manchester - see full list

By Jessica Lees

Reporter

Published 20th Jan 2026, 06:00 GMT

The next couple of years are looking pretty big for transport here in Manchester.

From all-electric buses to brand-new tram lines, here are 15 of some of the biggest changes coming to Manchester’s transport:

Developing new services connecting Oldham, Rochdale, Heywood, and Bury.

5. Tram-Train Services

Developing new services connecting Oldham, Rochdale, Heywood, and Bury. | TfGM

Rolling out unified 'tap in, tap out' contactless payments across all modes (bus, tram, train).

6. Contactless Ticketing

Rolling out unified 'tap in, tap out' contactless payments across all modes (bus, tram, train). | Farknot Architect - stock.adobe.

Introducing capped fares across the integrated network for affordability.

7. Capped Fares

Introducing capped fares across the integrated network for affordability. | Ant Rozetsky

Expanding safe, accessible networks for walking and cycling.

8. Enhanced Walking/Cycling

Expanding safe, accessible networks for walking and cycling. Photo: Ian Georgeson

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