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Northern Budget initiatives could unlock funding for the region

Government plans announced in the Budget aimed at changing the economic geography of the country could help rebalance the UK and bring much need investment to the North ...
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Innovation

Northern Evidence Academic Forum launched to help inform transport investment decisions

A new collaborative approach to infrastructure planning and policymaking is being introduced by Transport for the North (TfN) to ensure investment decisions are based on the most relevant and latest research and data ...
Tuesday 16th February 2021
Rail, Response

Approval for HS2 Phase 2a takes us to the doorstep of the North of England

Transport for the North has welcomed the news that Royal Assent has been granted to the HS2 Phase 2a Bill (West Midlands to Crewe ...
Thursday 11th February 2021
Freight, Rail, Response, Roads

‘Fragmented under-funding of transport must end in order to boost Union connectivity’ says Transport for the North

A holistic, sustainable, and collaborative approach to transport investment is the key to enhancing the UK’s connectivity and unlocking opportunities for people and businesses, according to Transport for the North (TfN ...
Thursday 7th January 2021
Rail, Response

‘Bold choices needed on rail to level-up our region’

Following publication of the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) Rail Needs Assessment today, Barry White, Chief Executive at Transport for the North, said: “The National Infrastructure Commission’s report validates ...
Tuesday 15th December 2020
Careers

Transport for the North joins Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter

Transport for the North has this week become one of the latest members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, signifying ‘excellence’ in investing, improving and promoting people’s lives ...
Monday 7th December 2020
Rail

Mayor Steve Rotheram and Doug Oakervee set for high speed North debate

Bringing high speed rail to the North’s towns and cities will be debated by political and industry leaders at Transport for the North’s free online conference this month ...
Friday 4th December 2020
Rail

Rail industry and community groups will work together to restore passenger confidence

Community Rail groups and the rail industry have agreed they must work closely together to protect rail services following the impact of the pandemic ...
Thursday 3rd December 2020
Strategic Transport Plan

Mayor Andy Burnham and TfN Chairman John Cridland to lead TfN Annual Conference

Northern civic and business leaders will come together virtually to discuss how the region can ‘build back better’ at #TfN20 Annual Conference in December ...
Monday 16th November 2020
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