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We must transform the North by building both HS2 and NPR in full – Transport for the North Chair

Responding to the announcement that the Birmingham to Crewe leg of HS2 will be delayed by two years, Lord McLoughlin, Chair of Transport for the North, said: “This is a disappointing announcement ...
Thursday 9th March 2023

Northern Powerhouse Rail remains the best option for long-term sustainable economic growth in the North

Responding to reports that Northern Powerhouse Rail is to be “axed” Lord McLoughlin, Chair of Transport for the North (TfN) said ...
Friday 4th November 2022

‘The current situation on the North’s rail network is unacceptable’ – Transport for the North Chair

Transport for the North calls on government to allow the North’s rail network operators to negotiate on rest day working ...
Friday 28th October 2022

Sustained investment in transport infrastructure and services remains vital to unlocking the North’s potential

Transport for the North’s Board Members set out key priorities to boost economic growth in the North and make progress towards levelling up ...
Thursday 8th September 2022

Great British Railways HQ must be #NorthBased

Great British Railways HQ can be anywhere as long as it’s based in the North ...
Wednesday 3rd August 2022

HoC Transport Committee calls for Government to reassess its plans for Rail in the North and Midlands

Transport for the North wholeheartedly welcomes today’s report from the House of Commons Transport Committee which calls for the government to reassess its plans (IRP) for rail investment in the North and ...
Wednesday 27th July 2022

Transport for the North illuminates the impact of our travel choices

New research made public for the first time, and launched during Net Zero week, has cast light on the environmental impact of our travel choices ...
Friday 8th July 2022

Online Consultation Call to discuss next steps on the Strategic Transport Plan update, Integrated Rail Plan and Northern Powerhouse Rail

Northern political and business leaders meet online this week to discuss next steps on the Strategic Transport Plan update, Integrated Rail Plan and Northern Powerhouse Rail ...
Monday 21st February 2022

2022 is a new era for the railway with more focus on sustainability, accessibility and collaboration needed, say leading rail experts

Rail experts have called for more focus on sustainability, accessibility and collaboration across the whole of the network ...
Friday 21st January 2022

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