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North’s Leaders to discuss rail reform

Leaders from across the North of England are scheduled to meet virtually on Tuesday to discuss rail reform and what it might look like in the years ahead. With the Government’s ...
Friday 8th January 2021

Transport for the North works to protect rail services and shape a ‘Roadmap to Recovery’

Following the UK’s third national lockdown Transport for the North (TfN) is to reconvene the North of England Contingency Group to help tailor and protect rail services for essential users during ...
Friday 8th January 2021

Use train company rescue fees to support Northern communities, say transport leaders

Train operator management fees could be used as additional financial support for Northern communities, says Transport for the North’s Rail North Committee. Meeting virtually last week, the North’s civic leaders recommended ...
Tuesday 27th October 2020

Covid ‘reset’ for rail services in the North

Mayors, Council Leaders and senior representatives from across the North’s local authorities will be told on Wednesday that there is an opportunity to build on ‘reset’ train services in ...
Monday 19th October 2020

‘Clear communication is key to managing rail challenges’ say Northern leaders

Crystal clear communications with rail passengers and staff will be the single most important factor in keeping people safe as we move into the next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, Northern leaders ...
Wednesday 13th May 2020

TransPennine Express given ‘public target’ for performance recovery

Rail operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has been set a ‘public target’ for its performance recovery. The move, agreed by leaders across the North in January, follows a period late last year when the ...
Thursday 13th February 2020

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