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Transport for the North calls for review of Avanti and to declassify its first-class travel

Transport for the North (TfN) has today written to the Transport Secretary asking for him to instruct officials to conduct a critical review into Avanti West Coast’s operation given the deteriorating service ...
Tuesday 19th December 2023

Ticket offices reform must not be to the disadvantage of any station users

The Government has today (5 July) announced plans to close nearly every railway station ticket office across England ...
Wednesday 5th July 2023

Transport for the North welcomes positive news on Rest Day Working

The train drivers’ union ASLEF has agreed to restore Rest Day Working on TransPennine Express (TPE ...
Thursday 15th June 2023

Rail North Committee | 7 June, 2023

The Rail North Committee has been established to take over the role of Rail North Limited in relation to the management of TransPennine Express and Northern rail franchise matters. This includes among other ...
Wednesday 7th June 2023

£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 North Committee | 22 February, 2023

The Rail North Committee was established to take over the role of Rail North Limited in relation to the management of TransPennine Express and Northern rail franchise matters. This includes among other matters ...
Wednesday 22nd February 2023

Rail North Committee Consultation Call | 15 November 2022

Established to take over the role of Rail North Limited in relation to the management of TransPennine Express and Northern rail franchise matters. The Rail North Committee also deals with the promotion and ...
Tuesday 15th November 2022

*Postponed* Rail North Committee Consultation Call | 13 September 2022

***UPDATE*** As a mark of respect following the death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a decision has been made together with the Chair of the Committee to postpone this meeting. We will ...
Tuesday 13th September 2022

Rail North Committee | 31 May 2022

The Rail North Committee was established to take over the role of Rail North Limited in relation to the management of TransPennine Express and Northern rail franchise matters. This includes among other matters ...
Tuesday 31st May 2022

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