Corporate Housing in Oldham

Learn about the top employers in Oldham and their contributions to the local economy. This section highlights key businesses and organisations that play a significant role in the community and shape the city's vibrant economic landscape.

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Explore the diverse transport options available in Oldham, from efficient public transportation systems to convenient road networks. Whether you're commuting to work or exploring the city, this section will give you an overall look at the available transportation systems.

Public Transit System
- Metrolink (tram) - Greater Manchester Metrolink serves Oldham on the Oldham & Rochdale Line, providing frequent tram links into Manchester city centre and to Rochdale; the service replaced the old heavy-rail Oldham Loop line and acts as a rapid, high‑frequency option for local and commuter travel.
- Bus network - A dense network of local and inter‑urban bus routes operated under TfGM regulation and by commercial operators links Oldham town centre and suburbs with Manchester, Rochdale, Ashton‑under‑Lyne and surrounding towns; buses provide the main day‑to‑day public transport coverage within the borough.
- National and regional rail connections - While Oldham’s centre is served primarily by Metrolink and buses, national rail services are available at nearby heavy-rail stations (for example Manchester and Rochdale stations), providing longer‑distance and inter‑city connections.
- Coaches and long‑distance services - Coach services and long‑distance bus links can be accessed via local coach stops and larger interchange points in Greater Manchester for longer journeys and airport connections.
- Taxis and private hire - Traditional licensed taxis and app-based private-hire services operate throughout Oldham; local taxi firms and city‑region platforms provide 24/7 point‑to‑point transport and accessible vehicle options.
- Park & Ride / Tram car parks - Several Metrolink stops in and around Oldham provide dedicated car parks for commuters (park & ride), making multimodal journeys into Manchester practical by combining car and tram.

Major Highways
- M60 - Manchester’s orbital motorway providing rapid access around the Greater Manchester conurbation and links to other radial motorways.
- M62 - Trans‑Pennine motorway to the north of Oldham providing east–west links between Liverpool/Manchester and Leeds/Hull.
- M66 - North‑south motorway to the northeast of the conurbation offering connections toward Bury and the M62.
- A627(M) - Significant motorway‑standard A‑road linking Oldham with the M62 corridor and surrounding towns, important for commuter traffic.
- A62 - Principal A‑road connecting Oldham directly with Manchester to the west and towns toward the Pennines and Leeds to the east.
- A669 / A671 (major A‑roads in the area) - Important regional A‑roads providing additional radial connections between Oldham and neighbouring towns across Rochdale/Bury/Ashton corridors.

Cycling Infrastructure
- Signed cycle routes and off‑road paths - Oldham features a mix of on‑street cycle lanes, quieter local roads promoted for cycling and off‑road shared paths/towpaths, together with local cycling improvements delivered under Greater Manchester’s active‑travel and Bee Network ambitions to improve connectivity and safety for cyclists.

Recent and Upcoming Improvements
- Metrolink conversion and upgrades - The conversion of the Oldham Loop to Metrolink in the early 2010s and ongoing service and accessibility improvements have materially improved tram frequencies and interchange options for Oldham residents.
- Bus network reform and Bee Network plans - Greater Manchester’s Bee Network and bus franchising/integration programmes aim to deliver more coordinated services, simpler fares and improved routes serving Oldham as part of a city‑region level improvement in coming years.
- Town‑centre interchange and bus station works - Local regeneration has included transport interchange and bus station improvement projects to streamline connections between trams, buses and local services (part of wider Oldham town‑centre renewal).
- Active travel and cycling investments - Targeted funding from Greater Manchester and central government has supported new and upgraded cycle lanes, safer junctions and pedestrian improvements in and around Oldham as part of efforts to encourage walking and cycling.
- Highway and junction maintenance / strategic corridor upgrades - Ongoing maintenance and selective junction upgrades on key A‑roads and motorway approaches improve traffic flow and reliability for journeys into and out of Oldham; these are combined with local traffic‑management schemes to reduce congestion on busy commuter routes.