Buses, trams and trains in Greater Manchester are to be connected under one system like London's by 2030. Passengers will be able to tap-in and tap-out on different modes of public transport thanks to a new deal with the government.
Local leaders would have more control over commuter train services in Greater Manchester under a new partnership. However, the bigger pan-Northern routes which serve the wider region are not part of the deal.
It comes as the latest devolution deal for the city-region - described as the 'deepest' yet - is agreed. The move means more decisions over transport, housing and skills training will be made by politicians in Greater Manchester.
