Behind the Scenes at the Transport for Greater Manchester Control Centre.
📅 Date: Thursday 23rd October
🕘 Time: 17:30 (prompt start) - 19:00
📍 Location: Transport for Greater Manchester, 2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester M1 3BG
Join the Women in Transport Northwest Hub for an exclusive evening tour of the nerve centre of Greater Manchester’s transport network.
Discover how real-time data from more than 4,000 cameras across major roads, tram stations and bus stops is used to keep the city moving. Watch the expert control room team in action as they monitor and manage the network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - working with bus operators, Metrolink, the TravelSafe Partnership and the police to respond to incidents and keep travellers informed.
Highlights include:
Rare access to live operations
Insights in how a major city manages its transport network
Q&A with the control centre team
This event is open to Women in Transport members only. Numbers are limited and booking closes on 20th October, so reserve your place early to avoid disappointment.
We aim to make this event as comfortable and inclusive as possible. If you have any questions or access requirements, please contact us in confidence at northwest@womenintransport.com.
If you are not a member of Women in Transport and would like to join or find out more, click here.