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Transport Secretary outlines a multi-billion-pound drive to transform rail and growth in the North of England.
These compact agreements establish how government and mayors across the North will collaborate to deliver the next stage of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR).
Government announces the biggest transformation to travel in the North in a generation as the Chancellor sets out new Northern Growth Strategy and promises the renewal of Britain to make all parts of the country better off.
New HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson sets out determination to bring change to how the project is delivered.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Letter of comfort provided by the Department for Transport regarding leasing office accommodation for Transport for the North.
Passengers will benefit from a £12 billion rail investment for the North, including faster journey times and more frequent services.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Range of measures proposed to improve journeys between the North and Midlands.
Northern Powerhouse Rail plans announced to grow productivity, with faster rail commutes across Yorkshire, better journeys to the North East and route upgrades.
Today, Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Allan Cook, Chair of HS2 Ltd, highlight the importance of HS2 in realising the ambitions of Northern Powerhouse Rail.…
HS2 Ltd, the company constructing Britain’s new high speed railway, has opened an office in Manchester.
HS2 Ltd has announced that Paul Griffiths, the Managing Director for Phase Two of the project, is to leave the company.
Young people will be given a quicker route into high-quality jobs on major projects as the Government slashes red tape to fast-track the process.
Pupils at Annesley Primary in Annesley Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, are among the first to take part in HS2 Ltd’s brand new education programme, which encourages pupils to present their ideas on what Britain’s future rail net…
Alternative recommendations for HS2’s route and station proposals in South Yorkshire have been revealed today following publication of a report by David Higgins.
The Chancellor has today (Wednesday 11 June) announced a record £29 billion investment to get the NHS back on its feet and fit for the future.
Major rail plans will unlock North West's economic potential, including a new rail route between Liverpool and Manchester and improved connections across the region.
Passengers will benefit from faster journey times, more frequent rail services and better connectivity across the North.
10 Year Infrastructure Strategy published today (19 June) will deliver on the Government’s growth mission, as part of the Plan for Change, transforming how infrastructure projects are planned and delivered.
Major boosts to funding for rail route upgrades in the north.
£400 million of extra funding will back transport improvements across the Northern Powerhouse.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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