Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is committed to open government and the proactive release of the information it holds under the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA).
The idea of a publication scheme is to try and make sure as much information as possible is freely available and easy to access so you do not need to make a specific request.
There is more information about how to request documents listed here or other information from us in our guide to FOI requests.
TFGM follows the ICO model publication scheme, and data is grouped into the following classes of information.
Who we are and what we do
Information about The Bee Network.
Information about the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy.
Information about the Mayor of Greater Manchester and their role in what we do. (external website).
TfGM’s gender pay gap reporting. (external website).
What we spend and how we spend it
Our annual statement of accounts page contains our annual reports, with information on:
- TfGM annual statement of accounts.
- Annual audit letters.
- Salaries of senior staff.
- Staff salaries including number of salaries at intervals above £50,000 a year.
Lists of TfGM spending over £500 (external website).
Our Procurement page provides details of:
- Our procurement procedures.
- How to find advertised tender opportunities.
- How to find datils on existing contracts and suppliers via Contracts Finder.
- How to find historic published award notices via Contracts Finder
- How to find new award notices and supplier details via Find a Tender.
What our priorities are and how we are doing
The Greater Manchester Transport Strategy outlines what our key priorities are for the future. The page provides:
- Detailed strategy documents for our Transport Strategy 2040 and Delivery Plan (2021 – 2026).
- Executive summaries of strategy documents and delivery plans.
- Consultation and updates on the development of our Transport Strategy 2050 and Delivery Plan (2027 – 2037).
- Supporting sub-strategies.
- Historic archived strategy documents.
Report on Delivering better bus services for Greater Manchester details the impact of bus franchising since September 2023.
Information on the future vision for rail in Greater Manchester, including:
- Integration into the Bee Network.
- Rail Roadmap to 2050.
Information on the future vision for tram in Greater Manchester, including:
- Metrolink Capacity Improvement Programme.
- Trafford Park line extension.
- Metrolink Phase 3.
Information on future road plans.
Metrolink performance reports.
How we make decisions
Information on the Bee Network Committee can be found on our democracy portal (external website).
Through the portal, you can find information on:
- Members of the Bee Network Committee and contact details.
- Meeting agendas, minutes and papers.
- Decisions made by the committee.
- Forthcoming decisions.
- Declarations of interest.
Details of our research, surveys and analysis that support our decision making.
Mapping GM website which provides geospatial information (external website).
Our policies and procedures
Our Privacy Policy
Our Accessibility Statement
Our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Information on Careers at TfGM, and our application process
Our Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Our Environmental Commitment
Our Whistleblowing Policy
Our Freedom of Information Procedure, and how you can submit a request to TfGM.
Our Complaints Policy and how you can make a complaint to us.
This section is currently under review. Our policies can be requested if required.
The services we offer
Our Ways to Travel page provides information on the key transport services:
- Bus
- Tram
- Train
- Roads
- Cycling and Walking (external site).
Our Maps page provides details of our service locations and routes for bus, tram, train and cycling.
Our Fares Zones page provides details of the different tram, bus and train fare zones.
Our Plan a Journey page includes information on:
- Live departure information.
- Travel disruption and alerts.
- Bus and tram schedules.
- Accessible travel information.
- Events information.
Our Tickets and Passes page includes information on:
- Ticket Finder – how to find the right ticket for you.
- Ticket and Fare information for bus and tram.
- Discounted and free travel for young people, older people, disabled people, care leavers and families.
- Different ways to pay.
- Refunds and penalty fares.
Details of Active Travel options (external website).
Details of Park and Rides across Greater Manchester.
Information about electric travel in Greater Manchester (external website).
Live Chat – reporting issues on the Bee Network (external website).
Surveys and research services.
Commercial Opportunities.
Media releases.
Lost property reporting.
Voice of the Bee Network – information on how you can join and shape the network.
Lists and registers
Register of Councillor interests, gifts and hospitality (Bee Network Committee, please select individual Councillor to see this information).
We regularly release the following information on data.gov.uk (external website):
- GM Accessibility Levels (GMAL)
- GM bus routes (1:25,000 scale map data)
- GM Metrolink Network
- GM Cycle Routes
- GM Cycle Hubs
- GM Cycle shops
- GM Cycle Lockers
- GM Cycle Parking
- GM Traffic Signal Locations
- GM Key Route Network
- Greater Manchester Travel Diary Survey district summaries
- GM Park and Ride
- GM Public Transport Schedules – GTFS and TXC datasets
- GM Local Link areas
- GM Road Casualty Accidents (Full STATS19 data)
The following information is available on request:
- Asset lists.
- Information asset register.