The annual update of the ‘Northern transport strategy’ has been completed in partnership with Transport for the North, setting out progress and next steps in improving transport across the whole of the north in the areas of railways, roads… Read more › “Transport for the North’s spring report completed”
Transforming the North’s economy requires transformed transport infrastructure. ‘HS2 will profoundly transform north-south connectivity’ concludes the report of the House of Commons Select Committee that has been considering petitions from those directly affected by the Bill covering the HS2 route … Read more › “The North’s time is now”
The West Coast Main Line is closed for a month because of flood damage caused by Storm Frank. Ninety minutes is being added to journeys between Scottish and English cities as trains are re-routed via Dumfries and Kilmarnock. Repairs are … Read more › “Transport links as well housing have to be protected from increased flood risk”
The new National Infrastructure Commission intends, before next year’s Budget, to publish on three national challenges:… Read more › “Greengauge 21 response to National Infrastructure Commission call for evidence”
