Northern transport

Government must revisit decisions on Integrated Rail Plan, say MPs

MPs call for reassessment of Integrated Rail Plan to avoid missed opportunity to address regional imbalances.

6 months 5 days ago
Integrated Rail Plan not in north's best interest, says new Transport for the North chair

Former transport secretary Lord McLoughlin starts his term as the new chair of TfN with a blast for the government.

1 year 3 days ago
Northern leaders express dismay at government’s “inadequate” plans for rail

Transport for the North’s board expresses its disappointment and dismay at inadequacy of the Integrated Rail Plan.

1 year 1 month ago
Transport for the North in talks with Network Rail on rail reform

Sub-national transport body looks to cement stronger role in UK strategic rail plans.

1 year 2 months ago
WSP to develop and appraise TfN’s investment programme up to 2050

Transport for the North appoints WSP to develop 2050 investment programme.

1 year 9 months ago
Row brewing over new body to speed rail infrastructure in the north

Transport for the North calls transport secretary’s speed-up proposals “confused”.

2 years 6 months ago
PM sets out plans to give the north more control of rail services

Northern mayors and combined authorities will have greater control over setting local train fares, timetables, and budgets under sweeping new plans set out by the prime minister.

3 years 4 months ago
MPs call for £39bn downpayment on Northern Powerhouse Rail

Chancellor pressed to make a definite financial commitment to major transport projects in the north.

3 years 9 months ago
£400m funding boost can deliver six “quick win” northern transport projects, IPPR say

The IPPR North say the government must use its 2019 Spending Review to allocate and devolve a £400m project development fund.

3 years 10 months ago
Commission announced to deliver new Liverpool city centre station

City leaders urge government to commit to funding major station project for Liverpool.

3 years 10 months ago