Transport Investments

• £6 million boost for tram-train expansion
  Announced this August, Greater Manchester has allocated over £6 million to develop a new wave of tram and tram-train connections, expanding the city’s integrated transport systems.
  
  
• £2.5 billion central government funding
  In June, £2.5 billion was secured to deliver the UK’s first fully integrated, zero-emission public transport network. This includes electric buses, trams powered by renewable energy, e-bikes, and commuter rail integration, and it should be complete by 2030.
  
  
• Integrated fares & ‘tap-to-go’ travel
  The northern city rolled out contactless “tap in, tap out” functionality across buses and trams back in March – fully integrating fares, daily/weekly capping, cheaper and simpler fare structures, and making London-style ticketing a reality.
  
  
• Rail integration into the Bee Network by 2028
  Plans are underway for commuter rail to join the Bee Network by 2028, with eight lines and 64 stations being woven into the system. Seamless, multimodal travel with single fare capping across bus, tram, and train.

Green Growth & Active Travel

• Major boost for cycling and walking routes
  The government has allocated £20.8 million to expand walking, wheeling, and cycling infrastructure, helping Greater Manchester progress toward an ambitious 95% of residents being within 400 m of high-quality active travel routes.
  
  
• Carbon-neutral by 2038 & 2040 transport strategy
  The region’s transport strategy aims for net-zero by 2038, with half of all journeys made by walking, cycling, or public transport by 2040. It’s a green, sustainable blueprint that puts Manchester ahead of the curve.

Economic & Regeneration Boost

• Regeneration projects expanding the city centre
  The city is investing billions into projects around the city to bring new homes, amenities, offices, and green spaces – expanding the central region. The largest regeneration scheme in the North of England, Victoria North, includes £4 billion of funding.
  
  
• Liverpool to Manchester £90 billion railway
  Regional leaders are proposing a new railway between Liverpool and Manchester, which would unlock £90 billion in economic transformation across the North West.
  
  
• Government Office Openings
  Thousands of Civil Service roles are relocating from the capital to Manchester, opening a brand new 9-storey office hub in Ancoats. The move will create 6,000 construction jobs, and will open 7,000 Civil Service jobs in the city.

Why This Matters for Investors

1. Transport Infrastructure: Seamless integrated, green, multimodal transport networks are vital in growing cities. Manchester has been ahead of the game for years, and creates an in-demand location for commuters, tourists, and all city-dwellers.
   
   
2. Sustainable Development: Forward-looking plans in devolution, low-carbon goals, and active travel position Manchester as a responsible city ready for its future.
   
   
3. People-Centered Regeneration: Numerous regeneration projects around the city are creating places for people to live and work, strategically designed to meet demand.
   
   
4. Northern Growth: Proposals like the Liverpool to Manchester line, and substantial public investment, reinforce Manchester’s role as a powerhouse for regional economic growth.