Mayor Burnham plans a unified transport system in Manchester, including rail, buses, and cycling, by 2028.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham plans to integrate local rail networks with buses, trams, and cycling routes, aiming for a single fare system by 2028. The Bee Network project, costing £114m and funded by the Department for Transport, seeks to reduce car dependency and boost economic growth. Burnham also advocates for public ownership of Northern Rail by 2028, arguing it could improve service reliability and reduce subsidies, though some oppose this plan.

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