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First 14 Greater Manchester train stations set to join Bee Network this year revealed

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The first 14 train stations in Greater Manchester that are set to join Bee Network before the end of the year have been revealed.

In case you need bringing up to speed, back in December of last year, Andy Burnham – who was then Greater Manchester Mayor, at the time – announced a step-by-step plan for bringing the region’s rail lines into the Bee Network, all with the aim of creating the first truly integrated public transport system outside London.

Eight commuter rail lines will be brought onto the Bee Network in phases through to 2028, with the final additions expected by 2030, so passengers can enjoy all the benefits of joined up buses, trams, trains and active travel.

And now it’s been revealed which stations are set to be the first to join.

The first two lines – which will connect Manchester to Glossop and Stalybridge – will become part of the Bee Network from December 2026, with contactless ‘tap in, tap out’ ticketing also rolled out across 14 stations at the same time.

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Here’s everything you need to know.

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The first 14 Greater Manchester train stations set to join the Bee Network this year have been revealed / Credit: TfGM

The 14 Greater Manchester stations joining the Bee Network in December 2026

  • Ardwick 
  • Ashburys 
  • Broadbottom
  • Dinting
  • Fairfield 
  • Flowery Field 
  • Glossop 
  • Godley 
  • Gorton 
  • Guide Bridge 
  • Hadfield 
  • Hattersley 
  • Manchester Piccadilly
  • Newton for Hyde

The 15 stations planned to join the Bee Network in March 2027

  • Ashton-under-Lyne
  • Belle Vue 
  • Bredbury 
  • Brinnington
  • Hyde Central 
  • Hyde North 
  • Manchester Victoria
  • Marple  
  • Reddish North 
  • Romiley 
  • Rose Hill Marple 
  • Ryder Brow
  • Stalybridge
  • Strines
  • Woodley 

The 43 stations planned to join the Bee Network by December 2028

  • Appley Bridge  
  • Atherton 
  • Bolton 
  • Burnage 
  • Castleton 
  • Cheadle Hulme 
  • Clifton 
  • Daisy Hill 
  • Davenport 
  • Deansgate 
  • East Didsbury 
  • Eccles 
  • Farnworth 
  • Gathurst 
  • Gatley 
  • Hag Fold 
  • Hazel Grove 
  • Heald Green 
  • Heaton Chapel 
  • Hindley 
  • Ince 
  • Kearsley 
  • Levenshulme 
  • Manchester Airport  
  • Manchester Oxford Road 
  • Mauldeth Road 
  • Middlewood 
  • Mills Hill 
  • Moorside 
  • Moses Gate 
  • Moston 
  • Patricroft 
  • Rochdale 
  • Salford Central 
  • Salford Crescent 
  • Stockport  
  • Swinton  
  • Walkden 
  • Westhoughton 
  • Wigan North Western  
  • Wigan Wallgate 
  • Woodsmoor 

The remaining 25 stations planned to join the Bee Network by 2030

  • Altrincham 
  • Blackrod 
  • Bramhall 
  • Bromley Cross  
  • Bryn 
  • Chassen Road 
  • Denton 
  • Flixton 
  • Glazebrook 
  • Greenfield  
  • Hale 
  • Hall-i’-th’-Wood 
  • Horwich Parkway 
  • Humphrey Park 
  • Irlam 
  • Littleborough 
  • Lostock Parkway 
  • Mossley  
  • Navigation Road 
  • Orrell 
  • Pemberton 
  • Reddish South 
  • Smithy Bridge 
  • Trafford Park 
  • Urmston 

This means that contactless ‘tap and go’ payments with capped fares will be brought in across bus, tram and train services from 2030.

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All timings are subject to ongoing work between Greater Manchester leaders and the Department for Transport (DfT), Network Rail, Shadow Great British Railways, and Train Operating Companies.

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Met Office gives verdict on how Storm Boelo aftermath will affect Greater Manchester this week

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Storm Boelo is finally on his way out, and now the Met Office has given its verdict on what we can expect from the rest of the week.

In the aftermath of two successive storms, Storm Austen followed by Storm Boelo – the latter of which affected Greater Manchester – the UK is now able to begin recovering from the effects of the adverse weather.

But the Met Office has warned that, although there is no named storm, strong winds and heavy rain will continue to affect parts of the UK early this week, before high pressure brings calmer conditions.

Yellow national severe weather warnings are in place for parts of Scotland and western areas of the UK today (Tuesday 27 October), including areas of the North West, as gales and spells of rain bring the potential for ongoing disruption around the region, particularly on exposed coasts and higher ground.

“The continued winds could hamper recovery efforts in some places,” forecasters also unfortunately confirmed.

As rest of the week pans out though, conditions will begin to settle down and showers are expected to become ‘less frequent’, while winds also ease for most, although gales could continue for a time in the far north. 

Thursday is expected be ‘largely dry’ with lighter winds and variable cloud, with a touch of mist and fog likely across parts of England and Wales during the morning.

From Friday and into the weekend, light rain will team up to potentially affect northwestern areas of England, but for the most part, temperatures are expected to remain close to, or slightly above, average for the time of year.

“From Wednesday, high pressure will start to build which will ease the winds and bring a quieter and largely drier end to the week for many, although some rain is still possible in the North and West,” explained Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster, Steven Keates.

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“However, with wind warnings in place, those in warnings areas, particularly in northern Scotland and western high ground, continue to be exposed to strong winds and heavy rain before the more settled weather arrives.”

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M&S launches massive recruitment drive in Greater Manchester with hundreds of jobs available

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M&S has launched a massive recruitment drive across Greater Manchester.

With the festive season fast approaching, and most British stores having already unveiled their Christmas ranges for 2026, one of the country’s largest brands has launched a massive UK-wide seasonal recruitment drives to gear up for what is always one of the busiest times of the year for the retail industry.

M&S has announced it will recruit more than 300 new colleagues to support its store teams across Greater Manchester this festive season.

As mentioned Christmas is one of the busiest moments of the year for M&S, and seasonal colleagues play a ‘vital’ part in delivering that.

New recruits will be tasked with helping M&S deliver a ‘brilliant’ service for customers.

Stores with vacancies span the whole of Greater Manchester – including Altrincham, Bolton Middlebrook, Bury The Rock, Manchester Market Street, Prestwich, Sale, Stockport, Stretford, Trafford Centre, and Walkden.

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M&S has launched a massive recruitment drive in Greater Manchester with hundreds of jobs available / Credit: M&S Manchester | Supplied

M&S says the roles are ‘fast-moving and hands-on’, with colleagues required to work together to make sure customers still get the very best of M&S, even at its busiest.

The roles will pay £13.41 per hour, with successful applicants receiving the training, tools and support needed to get up to speed quickly.

“We can’t wait to welcome over 300 new colleagues to our store teams here in Greater Manchester,” commented Zeba Khan, who is the Regional Manager at M&S.

“As we get ready for our busiest time of year, it’s a great opportunity to join us and help bring a magical M&S Christmas to our customers.

“We have a range of opportunities available, whether joining our city centre flagship or our fresh market-style foodhalls. We’re looking for colleagues who are passionate about delivering great customer service and being part of a team.”

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Fancy it then? Applications are now open, and you can find out more and apply on the M&S Christmas careers page here.

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