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Transport for the North supports consultation launched to improve Manchester’s railways

Transport for the North has backed the launch of a new consultation aimed at improving Manchester’s railways. The Manchester Recovery Task Force Public Consultation brings together the Department for Transport, Transport ...
Thursday 14th January 2021
Rail

North’s Leaders to discuss rail reform

Leaders from across the North of England are scheduled to meet virtually on Tuesday to discuss rail reform and what it might look like in the years ahead. With the Government’s ...
Friday 8th January 2021
Rail

Transport for the North works to protect rail services and shape a ‘Roadmap to Recovery’

Following the UK’s third national lockdown Transport for the North (TfN) is to reconvene the North of England Contingency Group to help tailor and protect rail services for essential users during ...
Friday 8th January 2021
Freight, Rail, Response, Roads

‘Fragmented under-funding of transport must end in order to boost Union connectivity’ says Transport for the North

A holistic, sustainable, and collaborative approach to transport investment is the key to enhancing the UK’s connectivity and unlocking opportunities for people and businesses, according to Transport for the North (TfN ...
Thursday 7th January 2021
Rail, Response

HS2 commitment must be followed-up by actions

Responding to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s commitment to the eastern leg of HS2, as stated during this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions, Tim Wood, Northern Powerhouse Rail Director at ...
Thursday 17th December 2020
Rail, Response

‘Bold choices needed on rail to level-up our region’

Following publication of the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) Rail Needs Assessment today, Barry White, Chief Executive at Transport for the North, said: “The National Infrastructure Commission’s report validates ...
Tuesday 15th December 2020
Rail

Mayor Steve Rotheram and Doug Oakervee set for high speed North debate

Bringing high speed rail to the North’s towns and cities will be debated by political and industry leaders at Transport for the North’s free online conference this month ...
Friday 4th December 2020
Rail

Rail industry and community groups will work together to restore passenger confidence

Community Rail groups and the rail industry have agreed they must work closely together to protect rail services following the impact of the pandemic ...
Thursday 3rd December 2020
Rail

Northern Powerhouse Rail progress as recommendations made to Government

The North’s leaders have agreed an initial preferred way forward for Northern Powerhouse Rail that will help transform the North’s economy ...
Thursday 19th November 2020
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