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Freight, Rail, Strategic Transport Plan

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
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
International Connectivity, Strategic Transport Plan

Opportunity for economic growth as number of flights to China set to increase

Opportunity for economic growth in the North of England as number of flights to China set to increase Transport for the North has welcomed the announcement of a 50% increase in direct flights ...
Monday 11th December 2017
Strategic Transport Plan

Importance of investing in Northern Powerhouse infrastructure recognised in the Budget

The importance of investing in the Northern Powerhouse to drive economic growth has been recognised in the Chancellor’s autumn budget, with increased funding announced for infrastructure across the North ...
Friday 24th November 2017
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Statutory status remains on track

Transport for the North remains on track to be recognised as England’s first Sub-National Transport Body by the end of 2017 ...
Saturday 11th November 2017
Rail

Railways partnership plan to deliver £85bn economic benefits

Transport for the North has welcomed the launch of the Rail Delivery Group’s ‘In Partnership for Britain’s Prosperity’ Plan, which brings together train companies, Network Rail, and suppliers around a plan ...
Tuesday 24th October 2017
Roads

Funding for local roads to drive job and housing growth

Transport for the North (TfN) has welcomed the announcement last week of government funding to improve local roads in the North of England. The Government has confirmed the 33 improvement schemes across the ...
Tuesday 24th October 2017
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