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Passengers will benefit from faster journey times, more frequent rail services and better connectivity across the North.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Passengers will benefit from a £12 billion rail investment for the North, including faster journey times and more frequent services.
Alex Hynes has been appointed as Director General for rail services.
New depot in Shipley will bring essential maintenance works closer to the north Transpennine route and increase reliability for passengers.
Unprecedented transport budget targeted at smaller cities, towns and rural areas will fund projects that matter most to local communities.
Our plans to increase government funding through the Network North plan and wider transport investments.
Government will lift the safeguarding directions for HS2 between the West Midlands and Crewe.
Passengers will benefit from a fully-electrified line, accessible stations and more frequent services.
Plans for a fully integrated public transport system in Merseyside one step closer as Liverpool’s new, government-funded rail station opens.
Review of HS2 including programme update, benefits, local community impact and engagement, land and property, programme governance and a forward look.
Outlining the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate, the Plan for Drivers and Network North.
As a result of the decision to scrap the extension of HS2, every region will now receive investment in the modes of transport that matter to you most.
Multibillion-pound plan to link major cities in the North via bus, rail and new and improved roads.
Plan to provide faster journey times across the UK includes bringing parts of North Wales within an hour of Manchester through upgrade of the North Wales Main Line.
A revolution in the country’s transport infrastructure will see billions of pounds redirected from spiralling HS2 costs to build the daily connections that people depend on – unlocking potential, driving growth and transform…
Alister Jack says despite factors affecting growth, the UK Government is prioritising halving inflation, growing the economy and reducing debt
Terms of reference published for study that considers the most effective way to run HS2 trains to Leeds.
New provision proposes a number of changes to the powers of the bill to ensure that the best possible railway is built.
Alister Jack says the UK Government remains 'resolutely focused' on halving inflation, reducing debt and growing the economy
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