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Work underway to deliver Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade

The next engineering work as part of the Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade is set to start in April, with Network Rail revealing that initial work to electrify the line will begin in Manchester ...
Thursday 18th March 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
Rail

Transport for the North supports consultation launched to improve Manchester’s railways

Transport for the North has backed the launch of a new consultation aimed at improving Manchester’s railways. The Manchester Recovery Task Force Public Consultation brings together the Department for Transport, Transport ...
Thursday 14th January 2021
Rail, Response

‘Bold choices needed on rail to level-up our region’

Following publication of the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) Rail Needs Assessment today, Barry White, Chief Executive at Transport for the North, said: “The National Infrastructure Commission’s report validates ...
Tuesday 15th December 2020
Rail

Rail industry and community groups will work together to restore passenger confidence

Community Rail groups and the rail industry have agreed they must work closely together to protect rail services following the impact of the pandemic ...
Thursday 3rd December 2020
Rail

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
Rail

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
Innovation, Rail

Pioneering North proud of UK’s first hydrogen transport hub

Green technologies such as hydrogen power and electrification are key components of our future plans for rail in the North ...
Wednesday 30th September 2020
Rail, Response

Transport for the North remains ‘committed to putting passengers at the heart of rail reform’

With the Government today announcing the end of rail franchises as it moves towards a more concessionary-based model, Transport for the North (TfN) has confirmed it remains “committed to putting passengers ...
Monday 21st September 2020
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