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Statement on the Northern franchise

Following speculation in the media about the rail franchise operated by Northern, we’ve confirmed our position on our preferred course of action ...
Thursday 10th October 2019
Rail

Statement on HS2 eastern leg

Following speculation that the eastern leg of HS2 to Leeds could be stopped as part of a review into the project, a spokesperson for Transport for the North said: “As indicated in the ...
Saturday 5th October 2019
Appointments

London transport leader set for strategy role at Transport for the North

Industry leader David Hughes will draw on experience in the capital to drive investment in the North’s transport infrastructure ...
Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Rail

Leaders say HS2 benefits must be delivered to the North in review submission

HS2 is essential to re-balance the UK’s economy and its future should be resolved without delay. That’s the message from the North’s leaders, who have called on the team ...
Tuesday 1st October 2019
Response

Update to SCR Mayor Dan Jarvis

Following discussions at the Transport for the North Board meeting last week, Chief Executive Barry White has written to Mayor Dan Jarvis, the Board Member for Sheffield City Region ...
Thursday 19th September 2019
Response

Response: Prime Minister’s speech at Convention of the North

Following the Prime Minister’s speech at Convention of the North, our Chief Executive Barry White responds. Barry White, Transport for the North Chief Executive, said: “We have long called for the ...
Friday 13th September 2019
Response

Response: Spending Round announcement

Barry White responds to the Chancellor’s announcements in today’s Spending Round. Barry White, Chief Executive for Transport for the North, said: “Increased spending on infrastructure is welcome news, as ...
Wednesday 4th September 2019
Roads

North submits bid for £700 million to improve road connectivity through National Roads Fund

Transport for the North have submitted a bid for a £700 million investment in the region’s roads over the next five years as part of the National Roads Fund, in order to ...
Wednesday 21st August 2019
Response

Response: Transport for the North respond to IPPR North report

Chief Executive Barry White responds to the publication of IPPR North’s report ‘Transport Investment in the Northern Powerhouse 2019’ ...
Monday 19th August 2019
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