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A19 work starts early in ‘promising evidence of Gov’t unlocking investment’

Transport Minister Baroness Vere announced today (Thursday 8 October) that the A19 is set to benefit from £51 million of upgrades that have begun six months ahead of schedule, underlining yet again the ...
Thursday 8th 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
Response

Union Connectivity Review ‘should focus on boosting North’s prosperity’

Barry White, Chief Executive of Transport for the North, said: “We welcome the Union Connectivity Review and the appointment of Sir Peter Hendy to lead it. “As part of the Government ...
Monday 5th October 2020
Response

Response to Devolution Agenda in the North

Responding to comments by Lord Jim O’Neill in the Northern Powerhouse Partnership’s devolution agenda, Transport for the North’s Chief Executive Barry White, said: “It is vital that ...
Tuesday 29th September 2020
Northern Budget, Response

Chancellor’s support for jobs and businesses “essential for our region’s prosperity”

Responding to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Winter Economy Plan, Barry White, Chief Executive for Transport for the North, said: “The Chancellor’s continued support for jobs and businesses over the ...
Thursday 24th 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
Response

Response to commitment for Rail investment in the North

We are delighted to see today’s announcement committing £600m to upgrade the North's rail network and set-up the Northern Transport Acceleration Council ...
Thursday 23rd July 2020
Response

Empowerment must be next for the North’s ‘one voice’ on transport

As the Department for Transport readies to announce investment in the Transpennine Route Upgrade and create a new northern transport committee, read the latest comments from our Chief Executive Barry White ...
Tuesday 21st July 2020
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