Transport for Greater Manchester

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is the local government body responsible for delivering Greater Manchester’s transport strategy and commitments.

More than 5.6 million journeys are made across Greater Manchester’s transport network each day.

It’s our job to do everything we can to keep the city-region moving and growing.

We’re working hard to make travel easier through a better connected Greater Manchester.

We put the customer first in everything we do to help make travel as safe and simple as possible.

What we do
We deliver the transport policies set by the Greater Manchester Mayor and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

We’re responsible for investing your money in improving transport services and facilities, to support the regional economy.

We:

• Work closely with bus, tram and train operators to help improve the full journey experience.
• Own Metrolink – the UK’s largest light rail network – and plan for its future, including the new Trafford Park line.
• Promote and invest in walking and cycling as safe, healthy and sustainable ways to travel.
• Pay for bus services at times and in areas where no commercial bus services are provided.
• Keep traffic flowing on some of Greater Manchester’s busiest roads by managing a 360 mile ‘Key Route Network’.
• Own Greater Manchester’s bus stations, stops and shelters and invest in new, modern transport interchanges.
• Subsidise more affordable fares to help older people, children and disabled people get around.
• Develop easier, smarter ways to travel and plan your journey by using data and technology.
• Play a leading role in coordinating Greater Manchester’s plans to reduce transport-related air pollution.