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
TfN appoint David Hughes as its Director of Strategy and Programme
Transport for the North (TfN) has announced the appointment of industry leader, David Hughes, as its new Director of Strategy and Programme. The appointment of David Hughes to this position …
Read More »RIA: HS2 remains “vital” for UK economy and regional communities
A leading rail authority has reiterated that the introduction of HS2 remains vital for the UK economy and its regional communities. Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Association …
Read More »HS2 will deliver “clear economic and regeneration” benefits
HS2 will deliver “economic and regeneration” benefits to the industry, according to the Railway Industry Association (RIA). The organisation, which is the voice of the supply community, believes the independent …
Read More »Reaction from the North and London to planned transport investment
Representatives from the North and London have given their reaction to the research detailing planned transport investment released by IPPR North. Already, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has …
Read More »Andy Burnham labels North/South funding disparity “embarrassing”
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, believes new figures that reveals the difference in transport investment ambitions between London and the North should make “embarrassing reading for the government.” …
Read More »Transport investment in London to eclipse the North of England’s
Research from IPPR North suggests planned transport investment in London is set to be almost three times as much per person than that of the North. Comprehensive analysis from the …
Read More »Rail leaders in the North back Blake Jones Review recommendations
Regional rail leaders in the North of England have backed proposals from the Blake Jones Review. The measures in the wide-reaching review aim to give the regional rail leaders greater …
Read More »High speed trains could run from Manchester to Liverpool
High speed trains could run between Manchester and Liverpool in the future, after proposed changes to HS2 Phase 2b were announced. A consultation has been launched by the government on …
Read More »Transport spending has increased faster in London despite Northern Powerhouse
The launch of the Northern Powerhouse was meant to usher in a new era of spending on transport in the region. However, government figures reveal in the four years since, …
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