Manchester gets new direct rail service

Manchester Airport will be able to handle passengers from a wider range of locations across the UK following the launch of a new direct rail service.

Train operator First TransPennine Express has begun operating a connection to the north-west hub from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Carlisle.

Four trains a day will run from Edinburgh to Manchester and three daily services will operate between Glasgow and the airport.

Vernon Barker, managing director of First TransPennine Express, said that the company was "delighted" to be able to offer new services to Manchester Airport.

John Twigg, planning and infrastructure director at the airport, added: "We are delighted that more towns and cities in northern Britain will now enjoy direct rail services to Manchester Airport.

"This will provide local people and businesses with quick and convenient access to our network of 225 worldwide destinations."