Northern transport

Northern politicians warn of “anger and outrage” if Transpennine electrification axed

Politicians in the north have reacted furiously at rumours that plans to electrify the Manchester to Leeds line have been shelved.

4 years 8 months ago
IPPR North disputes government transport spending claims and calls for more devolution

The leading think tank for the north has contested claims from the government that its spending more in north than in London.

4 years 9 months ago
Northern Rail woes continue as mayors call for company to lose franchise

Northern Rail bosses have promised to tackle problems as the firm is accused of treating the north "like a third world nation".

4 years 10 months ago
Rail minister faces backlash after labelling Northern Rail issues as “teething problems”

The mayor of Greater Manchester is one of those to criticise the rail minister for being “out of touch” over Northern Rail's problems.

4 years 10 months ago
Last chance to submit views on transport priorities in the north

Transport for the North's consultation on its draft Strategic Transport Plan is about to close.

4 years 11 months ago
Bradford Northern Powerhouse Rail station could boost northern economy by £15bn

A new Bradford station on Northern Powerhouse Rail would be a game-changer for the city according to new research.

5 years 1 week ago
£3bn trans-Pennine rail upgrade funding announced – but questions remain

Doubts have been cast over the transport secretary's £3bn pledge to trans-Pennine rail upgrade and what specific improvements will include.

5 years 3 weeks ago
Transport campaigners demand Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 start together

A campaign launched by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership is calling for Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 to run at the same time.

5 years 4 weeks ago
New Northern rail fleet unveiled as 30-year-old pacer trains are to be replaced

First images of Northern's new fleet of trains have been unveiled as the rail operator strives to improve passengers' experience.

5 years 1 month ago
Northern leaders publish transport plan to transform the region

New strategic transport plan and public consultation launched by Transport for the North.

5 years 2 months ago