Northern transport

Leaders outline why Northern Powerhouse Rail’s next stop should be Bradford

Leaders in Bradford say Northern Powerhouse Rail is more than just faster and frequent trains – it’s about connecting people to opportunities.

3 years 10 months ago
Speaking up for transport in the north

Infrastructure Intelligence editor, Andy Walker, reports from an important conference on transport in the north.

3 years 11 months ago
Northern rail leaders unite and demand end to 30-year investment drought

Northern Rail Industry Leaders unveil 14 recommendations on how rail businesses can support much-needed rail investment.

3 years 11 months ago
Northern leaders outline investment case for Leeds Station transformation

Leeds is a city with big ambitions and civic leaders from the region have underlined the business case for investment in its station.

3 years 11 months ago
City leader welcomes pledge to bring high-speed rail to Bradford

Bradford Council leader Susan Hinchcliffe has welcomed Chris Grayling's vow to bring high-speed rail to the Yorkshire region.

4 years 3 months ago
WSP to scope out economic case for trans-Pennine transport schemes

WSP appointed by Highways England to undertake technical study to bolster economic case for a new route across the Pennines

4 years 4 months ago
Poorest northern families face loss of work due to unreliable transport, report claims

A new report says northerners are suffering from poor transport links and being forced to take on lengthy commutes so they can keep working.

4 years 5 months ago
London receives £400 per head more on transport than the north, data shows

New data analysed by the IPPR North shows transport spending in London increased by 11.4% but fell by 3.6% in the north over the last year.

4 years 6 months ago
Transport for the North calls for more to be done for rail passengers

Northern transport bosses are unconvinced that train performance targets will be met against a backdrop of continuing disruption.

4 years 6 months ago
Northern politicians warn of “anger and outrage” if Transpennine electrification axed

Politicians in the north have reacted furiously at rumours that plans to electrify the Manchester to Leeds line have been shelved.

4 years 7 months ago