Northern transport

Northern leaders back 30-year transport plan to transform region's economy

Transport for the North has agreed a draft strategic transport plan aimed at improving the way both people and goods travel.

5 years 3 months ago
Ordsall Chord rail bridge completed connecting Manchester stations

Iconic new bridge connects Manchester’s three main stations for the first time.

5 years 4 months ago
WSP appointed to Transport for the North’s key transport corridor studies

Transport for the North appoints WSP to two key transport studies.

5 years 4 months ago
Two platforms reopen as Liverpool Lime Street upgrade continues

Work on upgrading the platforms at Liverpool Lime Street is ongoing, as Network Rail completes the first nine days of work.

5 years 5 months ago
Making the case for trans-Pennine electrification

Politicians, businesses and the public in the north need to continue to press the case for an undiluted Transpennine Route Upgrade.

5 years 6 months ago
Support from London business group for a 'Crossrail for the North’

Support from the south for a 'Crossrail for the North'.

5 years 6 months ago
What does a better deal for the north look like?

A 'Crossrail for the North' is unlikely to address the fundamental economic challenges northern cities face and detracts from more effective ways to address the country's divides, writes Paul Swinney

5 years 6 months ago
Northern leaders unite to demand fair deal on transport from government

Northern leaders from politics and business gather in Leeds to demand a fair deal on transport from the government.

5 years 7 months ago
Chris Grayling says north should “take control” of transport

Central government can provide funding but successful transport delivery depends on the north's leaders being in the driving seat.

5 years 7 months ago
George Osborne calls on government to back Northern Powerhouse Rail plans

The former chancellor and business leaders across the north are pressing the government to commit to building a cross-Pennine rail route.

5 years 7 months ago