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First annual update on the Northern transport strategy.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Describes the progress HS2 is making and how it will benefit the whole country.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Pioneering legislation will transform transport across the North of England, underlining the government's commitment to the Northern Powerhouse.
UK Government prioritises halving inflation, reducing debt and growing the economy
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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.
Alister Jack says the UK Government remains 'resolutely focused' on halving inflation, reducing debt and growing the economy
Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) appoints Jon Loveday as new Director of Infrastructure, Enterprise and Growth.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Increasing capacity, decreasing travel time, and improving reliability vital to improving connections between economic centres in the North.
Terms of reference and timetable for independent review of HS2 released.
Alister Jack says despite factors affecting growth, the UK Government is prioritising halving inflation, growing the economy and reducing debt
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will today renew drive to give more power to Northern regions.
Investment announced alongside establishment of a new Northern Transport Acceleration Council.
Major step towards devolution of rail services in the north after a new agreement was signed giving local authorities more say in how they are run.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Supplement to the update on the SOBC sets out the implications of removing the Golborne Link from the High Speed (Crewe to Manchester) Bill scheme.
Alex Hynes has been appointed as Director General for rail services.
Terms of reference published for study that considers the most effective way to run HS2 trains to Leeds.
Routes shortlisted for Trans-Pennine tunnel.
Major rail investment to transform services in the North and Midlands.
Government will lift the safeguarding directions for HS2 between the West Midlands and Crewe.
Intention to remove the Golborne Link from the High-Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill announced with alternative options to be explored.
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