Northern transport

Commission announced to deliver new Liverpool city centre station

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

4 years 1 week ago
Leaders outline why Northern Powerhouse Rail’s next stop should be Bradford

Leaders in Bradford say Northern Powerhouse Rail is more than just faster and frequent trains – it’s about connecting people to opportunities.

4 years 2 weeks ago
Speaking up for transport in the north

Infrastructure Intelligence editor, Andy Walker, reports from an important conference on transport in the north.

4 years 3 weeks ago
Northern rail leaders unite and demand end to 30-year investment drought

Northern Rail Industry Leaders unveil 14 recommendations on how rail businesses can support much-needed rail investment.

4 years 1 month ago
Northern leaders outline investment case for Leeds Station transformation

Leeds is a city with big ambitions and civic leaders from the region have underlined the business case for investment in its station.

4 years 1 month ago
City leader welcomes pledge to bring high-speed rail to Bradford

Bradford Council leader Susan Hinchcliffe has welcomed Chris Grayling's vow to bring high-speed rail to the Yorkshire region.

4 years 5 months ago
WSP to scope out economic case for trans-Pennine transport schemes

WSP appointed by Highways England to undertake technical study to bolster economic case for a new route across the Pennines

4 years 6 months ago
Poorest northern families face loss of work due to unreliable transport, report claims

A new report says northerners are suffering from poor transport links and being forced to take on lengthy commutes so they can keep working.

4 years 7 months ago
London receives £400 per head more on transport than the north, data shows

New data analysed by the IPPR North shows transport spending in London increased by 11.4% but fell by 3.6% in the north over the last year.

4 years 7 months ago
Transport for the North calls for more to be done for rail passengers

Northern transport bosses are unconvinced that train performance targets will be met against a backdrop of continuing disruption.

4 years 7 months ago