- Siemens is helping TfGM to install charging infrastructure and aid Manchester’s electric bus transition.
- The Bee Network’s electric bus fleet grew to 25% in two years, aiming for full electrification by 2030.
- A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will secure 100% renewable energy, ensuring price stability and supporting sustainable network expansion.
Siemens fuels Manchester’s electric bus transformation
Greater Manchester is making major strides toward cleaner, greener public transport. A key player in this shift is Siemens, which is helping to electrify the city’s bus network. The company has partnered with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to install state-of-the-art charging infrastructure at key depots. This collaboration supports the city’s ambitious goal of fully electrifying its bus fleet by 2030.
Siemens recently completed work on the new Hyde Road bus depot, where they installed 20 Flex chargers and 60 reels, providing a powerful 3.6 MW of electricity for the fleet. This infrastructure ensures that buses are always ready for service. It’s a crucial part of the transition, as more and more buses switch to electric power.
The electric buses are part of the Bee Network, which has already grown significantly. In just two years, the network’s electric fleet has jumped from less than 1% to 25%. TfGM’s goal is to reach full electrification by 2030, cutting emissions and improving air quality across Greater Manchester.
TfGM is on a mission to decarbonise Manchester. A new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) aims to secure 100% renewable energy for the Metrolink tram network and electric buses. The PPA will help stabilise energy prices and provide sustainable power for future fleet growth.
Together, Siemens and TfGM are leading the way toward a cleaner, more sustainable transport network. As the Bee Network continues to expand, Manchester is well on its way to becoming the UK’s first carbon-neutral transport network.
