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Scrapping the eastern leg of HS2 to Leeds would be a “missed opportunity” for the region, according to a major sub-regional transport body. Those are the thoughts of Transport for …
Read More »TfN warn against scrapping eastern leg of HS2 to Leeds
Digital Railway Strategy: interview with Network Rail
It is just over a year since Network Rail launched its Digital Railway Strategy, setting out the modernisation blueprint for the next 15 years. Over this time, more than half …
Read More »Midlands Connect say HS2 will improve region’s rail services
Technical analysis from sub-national transport body, Midlands Connect, has revealed the introduction of HS2 will improve rail services for dozens of stations on the existing network. Extra capacity will be …
Read More »HS2 Ltd ordered to halt its ancient woodlands clearance programme
The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has told HS2 Ltd to review its ancient woodlands clearance programme and halt any removals that aren’t absolutely necessary. Grant Shapps has ordered stoppage of …
Read More »Northern Mayors call for “urgent action” for region’s transport
The Northern Mayors have joined forces to call on the government to take “urgent action” in five key areas. Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram, Mayors of the Greater Manchester and …
Read More ȣ3.5 billion Midlands Engine Rail improvement programme launched
The Prime Minister has been urged to back Midlands Engine Rail, a £3.5 billion improvement programme launched by Midlands Connect. Spanning the East and West Midlands, the Midlands Engine Rail …
Read More »Government announce £20 million investment for National Cycle Network
Government investment to the tune of £20 million has been announced to fund further upgrades of the country’s National Cycle Network. An extra 22 upgrades have been earmarked for the …
Read More »HS2 project set to be delivered over budget and years later than planned
The cost of the HS2 project could be as much as £22 billion more than originally planned. Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has released these details in a written statement to …
Read More »Connecting Britain launched to campaign for HS2 and NPR
Political leaders and businesses in the North have joined forces to form Connecting Britain, ensuring the North can speak as one united voice to underline the benefits of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) …
Read More »Ideas sought to develop mass transit system for Leeds City Region
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking ideas and experience from companies all over the world to develop a mass transit system for Leeds City Region. As it stands, Leeds …
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