And....
Belfast to Manchester 184 miles.
Those buses sounds like a decent amount of rare earths. Wonder or not where they will source them from?
Just announced by the UK Chancellor today. As important and reading between the lines she said some very encouraging things re investments of £15 billion and where. Even mentioned Northern Ireland. A zero omissions priority and supply chains.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/1000-more-electric-buses-three-31782197
1,000 more electric buses, new tram stops, new interchanges and a massive Metrolink announcement
'A gamechanging moment' for Greater Manchester's Bee Network
New tram stops, 1,000 more electric buses, tram-trains, new interchanges and a cash commitment to a long-awaited Metrolink extension to Stockport. The Bee Network revolution is set to continue.
It comes as Greater Manchester secures a bumper transport deal worth £2.5bn over the next seven years.
The government announcement paves the way for Metrolink trams to FINALLY run to Stockport town centre after years of campaigning, as well the purchasing of 1,000 new electric Bee Network buses.
It also includes three stops on existing tram lines - in Manchester, Bury and Oldham It is understood they will be Sandhills in north Manchester; Elton Reservoir in Bury; and Cop Road in Oldham.
Plans for new city centre and Leigh interchanges are also being worked up. And tram-trains will soon be on their way to parts of the region, travelling along Metrolink lines AND and rail tracks.
Keir Starmer: 'We're putting the power in Greater Manchester's hands - use this money to grow'
“This is a gamechanging moment that will underpin Greater Manchester’s green growth for years to come," mayor Andy Burnham said.
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