Plan Your Journey Oldham 2026

Greater Manchester's transport bosses have launched a new journey planning system for 2026, promising residents easier ways to navigate the region's buses, trams, and trains. The online tool combines real-time departures, live travel alerts, and accessibility features in one place, aiming to cut the confusion that often comes with switching between different transport providers.

The system's full-screen planner lets users map routes across Greater Manchester and beyond, while the live departures feed shows exactly when the next bus or tram will arrive. For those with mobility needs, there's a dedicated accessibility section that highlights step-free access points and wheelchair-friendly routes.

Transport for Greater Manchester says the platform will also keep people informed about service disruptions through travel alerts and a weekly newsletter. The events section helps users plan around road closures or major gatherings that might affect their journey.

While the tool covers the entire region, local campaigners say the real test will be whether it improves reliability on Oldham's notoriously patchy bus services. The system launches this week with a mobile-friendly design, though some features still require a data connection to work properly.