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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
Rail

Transport leaders to discuss how rail investment can get the North back on track at launch of online webinar series

A new online webinar series is being launched next week to bring influential local and national leaders together to discuss the North’s transport challenges and opportunities ...
Thursday 4th June 2020
Rail

‘Sustained rail investment vital to aid economic recovery and unlock the North’s potential’ say Northern leaders

In their joint submission to the Integrated Rail Plan, Transport for the North’s Members call for a sustained investment in the North’s rail network through a commitment to “quick win” projects ...
Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Roads

£355m road scheme in Hull welcomed by Transport for the North

The Department for Transport has this week given final approval to the A63 Castle Street improvement scheme in Hull. Set to cost £355 million and take around five years to complete, the Highways ...
Friday 29th May 2020
Roads

Preferred route announced for A66 upgrades linking East-West

Highways England has today announced a preferred route for expansive upgrades to the A66, the road linking communities across the North of England from coast to coast ...
Saturday 23rd May 2020
Rail

Transport for the North thanks public for following rail travel advice

Transport for the North today thanked Northerners for not using the train on the first day of revised timetables. Last week the organisation’s Members said “crystal clear messaging” was needed to ensure ...
Monday 18th May 2020
Response

Transport for the North’s response to recovery funding announcement

Barry White, Chief Executive at Transport for the North, has responded to this afternoon’s DfT announcement on road and rail funding: He said: “Transport for the North welcomes this announcement by the ...
Thursday 14th May 2020
Rail

‘Clear communication is key to managing rail challenges’ say Northern leaders

Crystal clear communications with rail passengers and staff will be the single most important factor in keeping people safe as we move into the next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, Northern leaders ...
Wednesday 13th May 2020
Rail

North told to ‘Stay at home and leave rail free for essential travel’

Transport for the North, Rail operating companies, Network Rail, and the British Transport Police have joined forces to call on EVERYONE in the North to keep the region’s railways free for essential ...
Friday 27th March 2020
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