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Use train company rescue fees to support Northern communities, say transport leaders

Train operator management fees could be used as additional financial support for Northern communities, says Transport for the North’s Rail North Committee. Meeting virtually last week, the North’s civic leaders recommended ...
Tuesday 27th October 2020
Rail

Covid ‘reset’ for rail services in the North

Mayors, Council Leaders and senior representatives from across the North’s local authorities will be told on Wednesday that there is an opportunity to build on ‘reset’ train services in ...
Monday 19th October 2020
Rail, Response

Plans to integrate Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 take step forward with latest consultation

A vision for a modern rail network for the North of England has taken another step forward, with plans to integrate HS2 with Northern Powerhouse Rail ...
Wednesday 7th October 2020
Innovation, Rail

Pioneering North proud of UK’s first hydrogen transport hub

Green technologies such as hydrogen power and electrification are key components of our future plans for rail in the North ...
Wednesday 30th September 2020
Rail, Response

Transport for the North remains ‘committed to putting passengers at the heart of rail reform’

With the Government today announcing the end of rail franchises as it moves towards a more concessionary-based model, Transport for the North (TfN) has confirmed it remains “committed to putting passengers ...
Monday 21st September 2020
Rail, Response

September Station Stops Saved for Rose Hill Line

Plans by Northern Trains to temporarily stop serving stations on the Manchester Piccadilly to Rose Hill line as part of a Covid-constrained September timetable uplift have now been modified after a strong ...
Friday 11th September 2020
Rail, Response

Transport for the North pleased to see NIC focus on real benefits

Transport for The North has issued a response to the NIC’s interim report on the Integrated Rail Programme ...
Wednesday 15th July 2020
Rail

Northern leaders unite to call for clarity, committed funding and collaboration in post-Covid rail operations and transport investment

The people and businesses of the North need to have confidence in the region’s transport network over the coming weeks, months and years in order to support economic recovery through and post ...
Thursday 11th June 2020
Rail

Transport for the North welcomes face coverings initiative

Transport for the North today welcomed the news that from Monday 15 June 2020, as public transport usage is expected to further increase, the wearing of face coverings for transport providers and passengers ...
Friday 5th June 2020
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