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Completion of upgrade work at Leeds station a step towards unlocking the North’s potential

Following the Department for Transport’s announcement that upgrade works on Leeds Station have been completed, Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive for Transport for the North, said: “The completion of these upgrade ...
Tuesday 4th January 2022
Rail

North of England led return to rail in 2021

The latest figures on rail use obtained by Transport for the North show that, despite infrastructure constraints and reduced levels of service, the North of England has consistently led the return to rail ...
Monday 27th December 2021
Rail, Response

Northern leaders issue statutory advice to Government in response to the Integrated Rail Plan

Leaders from across the North have written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP, to propose a way forward that they believe offers the best opportunity to realise their shared ...
Tuesday 30th November 2021
Rail, Response

Unanimous Response from Northern Leaders to Integrated Rail Plan

Integrated Rail Plan wrong solution for the whole of the North which does not deliver long-term transformation Call to Secretary of State to explore ‘funding options’ for Northern Powerhouse Rail ...
Thursday 25th November 2021
Event, Rail, Response, Uncategorised

Transport for the North Board Integrated Rail Plan response live press conference

Transport for the North is holding a Press Conference at the Queen’s Hotel, in Leeds, at 1330hrs on Wednesday 24 November ...
Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Rail, Response

Integrated Rail Plan branded ‘woefully inadequate’

Cllr Louise Gittins, Interim Chair of Transport for the North, has responded to the Government’s announcement on the Integrated Rail Plan. Cllr Gittins said: “Today’s announcement is woefully ...
Thursday 18th November 2021
Decarbonisation, Innovation, Rail, Report, Roads

User Insight report reveals importance of reliable and efficient transport for the North’s businesses

Importance of reliable and efficient transport to the North of England’s businesses revealed in new research ...
Thursday 21st October 2021
Rail

Transport for the North urging people to take a fresh look at the train

Transport for the North (TfN) is this week urging people to take a fresh look at the train ...
Monday 18th October 2021
Decarbonisation, Event, Rail

North Hosts National Launch of week-long ‘Go Green by Train’ Campaign

Transport for the North’s Chief Executive, Martin Tugwell, welcomed the Community Rail Network to Manchester Piccadilly today for the launch of its inaugural Community Rail Week and a new campaign aimed ...
Monday 18th October 2021
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