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Feasibility study to investigate the possibility of reopening Skipton-Colne rail link

A new study into the potential reopening of a historic rail line linking Lancashire and Yorkshire has been announced by Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling ...
Tuesday 6th February 2018
Rail

Statement of support for HS2 Phase 2a Hybrid Bill Second Reading

“HS2 is a key piece of UK rail infrastructure which will connect together with the wider rail network, including Northern Powerhouse Rail to free up much-needed capacity in a system that is ...
Tuesday 30th January 2018
Rail, Strategic Transport Plan

Pre-Christmas Rail Meeting for Tees Valley Mayor and Transport for the North

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has met with Transport for the North’s (TfN) Northern Powerhouse Rail Director, Tim Wood, this week to discuss emerging plans for the major transport rail programme and ...
Thursday 21st December 2017
Air, Freight, International Connectivity, Rail, Roads, Smart & Intergrated

Northern leaders unite behind 30-year draft Strategic Transport Plan

Civic and business leaders from across the North of England have agreed a draft Strategic Transport Plan, to be published for public consultation early in the new year, which outlines the transport infrastructure ...
Friday 15th December 2017
Rail

Transport for the North’s responds to the Government’s Strategic Vision for Rail

Transport for the North has responded to the Government’s Strategic Vision for Rail, which recognises the importance of two of its flagship programmes, Northern Powerhouse Rail and Integrated and Smart Travel ...
Wednesday 29th November 2017
Rail

Emerging proposals revealed for Leeds Integrated Station Masterplan

Transport for the North has been working in collaboration with Leeds City Council and partners, including West Yorkshire Combined Authority, HS2 and Network Rail, to set out principles for the blueprint of Leeds ...
Saturday 11th November 2017
Rail

Railways partnership plan to deliver £85bn economic benefits

Transport for the North has welcomed the launch of the Rail Delivery Group’s ‘In Partnership for Britain’s Prosperity’ Plan, which brings together train companies, Network Rail, and suppliers around a plan ...
Tuesday 24th October 2017
Rail, Uncategorised

£48bn to keep Britain’s railways on track

Transport for the North has welcomed the announcement from the Government on funding for Network Rail, to enable it to keep our railways moving through Control Period 6, which covers 2019-2024 ...
Friday 13th October 2017
Rail

Transport for the North reacts to announcement of funding for Northern Powerhouse Rail in the Chancellor’s speech to Conservative Party conference

Transport for the North has welcomed the announcement of funding to ensure that Northern Powerhouse Rail can connect seamlessly with HS2, future-proofing the railways of the North of England. This will ensure ...
Monday 2nd October 2017
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