£2.5bn Transport Boost for Greater Manchester: Metrolink Extension and New Tram Stops

Greater Manchester is set to receive a £2.5 billion investment in transport improvements, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced today. The funding will support several key projects, including an extension of the Metrolink tram system to Stockport. New tram stops will also be built in Bury, Manchester, and Oldham. "This money is to be spent over the next five years," Reeves confirmed in an interview with the Manchester Evening News. The investment is part of a larger government initiative to upgrade public transport across the North and Midlands. The projects are expected to significantly improve connectivity across Greater Manchester, benefiting residents and businesses alike. This transformative investment will ensure that 90% of people in Greater Manchester live within 5 minutes of a public transport service running at least every half hour. This is a significant step towards improving the region's infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life for its citizens.