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Rail, Response

£72m Manchester rail package ‘will deliver widespread benefits across the North’

The Government’s £72m package to improve train services in Manchester and the North “will deliver widespread benefits across the region” ...
Thursday 25th May 2023
Rail

High performing rail timetable announced for Manchester

Government and Northern leaders agree a new and improved timetable will be rolled out across Manchester, following public consultation. Timetable designed to reduce service delays by 25%, improving punctuality and journey times for ...
Tuesday 12th October 2021
Rail, Response

Hope Valley investment a ‘major step forward’ for commuters between Manchester and Sheffield

Today in parliament, Transport Minister Andrew Stephenson MP announced commitment of £137 million for infrastructure enhancement works on the Hope Valley rail line, which runs between Sheffield and Manchester. Transport for the North ...
Thursday 11th March 2021
Response, Roads

Statutory advice on the Trans Pennine Strategic Road Studies

At the Transport for the North Board meeting on 14 January, Members agreed to write to the Transport Secretary to provide statutory advice on the Trans Pennine Strategic Road Studies ...
Tuesday 26th January 2021
Rail

Northern leaders call for urgent ‘Thameslink-level’ of commitment for top congestion hotspot

As the Northern Rail franchise this weekend moves into new ownership, leaders from across the North of England have said it is now ‘more important than ever’ that a ‘Thameslink-level’ of commitment ...
Friday 28th February 2020
Rail

Northern Powerhouse Rail set to deliver decades of growth for the North

Northern Powerhouse Rail is poised to deliver transformational change to the North boosting the economy and improving connectivity for millions of people ...
Wednesday 17th October 2018

Place North West Development Series: Greater Manchester Update 2018

This special briefing will provide an update and analysis on development in Greater Manchester across commercial, housing, energy, education, leisure, retail and other sectors. Hear about the latest trends taking hold in the ...
Thursday 27th September 2018
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
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
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