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Upgrades to Hope Valley line to improve Manchester – Sheffield rail links

Transport for the North, the organisation soon to become England’s first sub-national transport authority, has today welcomed a decision by the Secretary of State for Transport to allow Network Rail to ...
Thursday 15th February 2018
Rail

Feasibility study to investigate the possibility of reopening Skipton-Colne rail link

A new study into the potential reopening of a historic rail line linking Lancashire and Yorkshire has been announced by Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling ...
Tuesday 6th February 2018
Rail

Statement of support for HS2 Phase 2a Hybrid Bill Second Reading

“HS2 is a key piece of UK rail infrastructure which will connect together with the wider rail network, including Northern Powerhouse Rail to free up much-needed capacity in a system that is ...
Tuesday 30th January 2018
Uncategorised

New Chief Executive takes post

Transport for the North’s new chief executive, Barry White, took up post on 10 January and has taken the first steps in leading the organisation in its most monumental year to date ...
Monday 22nd January 2018
Uncategorised

Becoming England’s first Sub-national Transport Body

On Monday 15th January, The House of Commons approved regulations for Transport for the North to become the first Sub-national Transport Body in England. Following the successful approval from the House of ...
Thursday 18th January 2018
Strategic Transport Plan

Northern leaders publish plan to transform the region

Civic and business leaders from across the North have come together to publish Transport for the North’s draft Strategic Transport Plan. The thirty year plan is the first of its kind and ...
Tuesday 16th January 2018
Rail, Strategic Transport Plan

Pre-Christmas Rail Meeting for Tees Valley Mayor and Transport for the North

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has met with Transport for the North’s (TfN) Northern Powerhouse Rail Director, Tim Wood, this week to discuss emerging plans for the major transport rail programme and ...
Thursday 21st December 2017
Strategic Transport Plan

Peers give green light for Transport for the North’s statutory status

The House of Lords last night (Monday 18 December) approved regulations for Transport for the North to become the first Sub-national Transport Body in England. A motion will now be considered in ...
Tuesday 19th December 2017
Air, Freight, International Connectivity, Rail, Roads, Smart & Intergrated

Northern leaders unite behind 30-year draft Strategic Transport Plan

Civic and business leaders from across the North of England have agreed a draft Strategic Transport Plan, to be published for public consultation early in the new year, which outlines the transport infrastructure ...
Friday 15th December 2017
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