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‘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
Response

Green Book update could bring fundamental change to level of investment in the North

The government has pledged to use infrastructure to unite and level-up the UK. As part of an update to how capital investment decisions are taken, changes have been announced to the way ...
Wednesday 25th November 2020
Response

Transport for the North responds to Chancellor’s Spending Review

Barry White, Chief Executive of Transport for the North, has responded to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spending Review 2020 ...
Wednesday 25th November 2020
Response

Transport for the North Chief Executive to step down next year

Transport for the North’s Chief Executive Barry White will step down from the role next year ...
Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Response

Response to Northern Research Group letter to the Prime Minister

Fifty Northern MPs have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking the government to “prioritise and accelerate” key infrastructure projects across the region ...
Tuesday 27th October 2020
Response, Roads

Poynton Relief Road work brings boost to connectivity in the region

Cheshire East Council has confirmed work has kicked-off on the long-awaited Poynton Relief Road scheme ...
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Response, Roads

£42m scheme to enhance A630 in South Yorkshire

The Government has pledged £42 million to tackle congestion on the A630. A key route between Rotherham and Sheffield, and providing access to the M1, the A630 is used by around 65,000 ...
Friday 16th October 2020
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