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£48bn to keep Britain’s railways on track

Transport for the North has welcomed the announcement from the Government on funding for Network Rail, to enable it to keep our railways moving through Control Period 6, which covers 2019-2024 ...
Friday 13th October 2017

Transport for the North reacts to announcement of funding for Northern Powerhouse Rail in the Chancellor’s speech to Conservative Party conference

Transport for the North has welcomed the announcement of funding to ensure that Northern Powerhouse Rail can connect seamlessly with HS2, future-proofing the railways of the North of England. This will ensure ...
Monday 2nd October 2017

Transport for the North welcomes new Chief Executive

Transport for the North (TfN) is delighted to announce the appointment of Barry White as its new Chief Executive ...
Friday 29th September 2017

Transport for the North responds to recent news about railway infrastructure investments in the North of England

There have been a number of recent announcements and comments made by the Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling, relating to rail infrastructure projects in the North of England ...
Friday 28th July 2017

Transport for the North discusses its Strategic Transport Plan in Hull

Transport for the North (TfN) met with business and public sector delegates in Hull on Monday 17 July to showcase locally, for the first time, the evidence that will inform its Strategic Transport ...
Wednesday 19th July 2017

Transport for the North welcomes HS2 Phase 2b announcement

Transport for the North welcomes today’s announcement from government confirming the proposed HS2 Phase 2b routes north of Birmingham, including confirmation of related plans for developing the Northern Powerhouse Rail network ...
Tuesday 18th July 2017

Transport for the North launches search for new Chief Executive

Transport for the North (TfN) has today launched its search for a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation in delivering its vision of a thriving North of England, where modern transport connections ...
Thursday 6th July 2017

Transport for the North welcomes new national Transport Investment Strategy

Transport for the North (TfN) welcomes today’s launch (5 July 2017) of the new national Transport Investment Strategy announced by Chris Grayling MP, the Secretary of State for Transport ...
Wednesday 5th July 2017

Transport Minister Jesse Norman makes first appearance with Transport for the North

The new Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, Jesse Norman MP, has made his first public appearance in his new role alongside Transport for the North at the inaugural Northern Transport Summit ...
Monday 26th June 2017

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