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Plans could see the Metrolink tram network expanded and greater local control of transport.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Provides an update on progress made with HS2 and announces a consultation on the working draft environmental statement for Phase 2b.
Statement on the publication of additional safeguarding directions for the West Midlands to Leeds section of the High Speed Two (HS2) railway .
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Outlines the 5 strategic road schemes and 5 key rail upgrades that will support 42,000 jobs and pave the way for 1.5 million new UK homes.
Minister sees construction begin on a major extension at Leeds Bradford Airport.
Bill to extend HS2 from Crewe to Manchester, creating a new transport spine across the North West that will reduce journey times and boost local economies.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement to the House of Commons on transport infrastructure.
Roundtable meetings with industry officials will discuss the integrated rail plan.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledges a new Manchester-Leeds Rail Route to unleash regional growth.
Multibillion-pound plan to link major cities in the North via bus, rail and new and improved roads.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The government’s plan for delivering and sequencing major rail investment to transform services in the North and Midlands.
Rail Minister calls upon northern leaders to drive forward vital northern transport projects.
Update on HS2 Phase 2B consultations and safeguarding directions.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms HS2 will go ahead, alongside radical improvements to local transport networks across the country.
Announces how the government is continuing to deliver the Northern Powerhouse through HS2 and the Northern transport strategy.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Package of infrastructure upgrades to transform journeys for train passengers in the North West.
Our plans to increase government funding through the Network North plan and wider transport investments.
Programme already supports 7,000 jobs and over 2,000 businesses have HS2 contracts.
Additional funding has been made available for the Transpennine route upgrade.
First annual update on the Northern transport strategy.
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