This publication – a joint effort between DfT and the northern city authorities – is a welcome start in plotting a Transport Strategy for the North of England.
In addition to options for TransNorth – faster east-west rail connectivity across … Read more › “The Northern Powerhouse: One Agenda, One Economy, One Nation”
The idea that HS2 should be built from the north southwards took a useful step forward last week as plans to create an integrated station for HS2 and other rail services in Leeds were announced. See George Osborne’s announcement on … Read more › “Yorkshire’s High Speed rail plans get real”
There is widespread agreement that rail needs to improve to help bridge the north south divide. The refranchising of Northern Rail and TransPennine Express is key in this. An important stage has now been reached with the Department for Transport … Read more › “Stepping Stones to a re-balanced Britain”
Greengauge 21 has published a report: Economic Growth and Social Benefit potential from Modernisation of rail services in North Wales. The report was commissioned by Denbighshire County Council on behalf of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board, Mersey Dee … Read more › “Economic and Social Benefits of Rail Investment for North Wales”
