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Rail, Response

Plans to integrate Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 take step forward with latest consultation

A vision for a modern rail network for the North of England has taken another step forward, with plans to integrate HS2 with Northern Powerhouse Rail ...
Wednesday 7th October 2020
Response

Union Connectivity Review ‘should focus on boosting North’s prosperity’

Barry White, Chief Executive of Transport for the North, said: “We welcome the Union Connectivity Review and the appointment of Sir Peter Hendy to lead it. “As part of the Government ...
Monday 5th October 2020
Northern Budget, Response

Chancellor’s support for jobs and businesses “essential for our region’s prosperity”

Responding to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Winter Economy Plan, Barry White, Chief Executive for Transport for the North, said: “The Chancellor’s continued support for jobs and businesses over the ...
Thursday 24th September 2020
Rail, Response

Transport for the North remains ‘committed to putting passengers at the heart of rail reform’

With the Government today announcing the end of rail franchises as it moves towards a more concessionary-based model, Transport for the North (TfN) has confirmed it remains “committed to putting passengers ...
Monday 21st September 2020
Northern Budget

Northern Infrastructure Pipeline could rebuild and transform the North’s economy after COVID-19

Government called on to back the North’s plans for £5 billion pipeline of infrastructure projects to create up to 20,000 jobs Transport for the North (TfN ...
Tuesday 11th August 2020
Smart & Intergrated

Transport for the North and Northern launch smart new flexi season tickets

Following Transport for the North (TfN) investment in smart travel technology, Northern have launched the region’s first smart flexi season tickets in time for passengers returning to the railway and anticipated changes ...
Wednesday 15th July 2020
Appointments, Smart & Intergrated

Transport for the North appoints new director to accelerate smart travel across the region

Transport for the North (TfN) has appointed Jeremy Acklam as the new Director for its Integrated and Smart Travel (IST) programme ...
Friday 10th July 2020
Response

Transport for the North responds to Chancellor’s Budget statement

Following Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget announcement that set out a ‘Plan for Jobs’, Barry White, Chief Executive of Transport for the North, said: “The Chancellor’s update today is welcome news ...
Wednesday 8th July 2020
Strategic Transport Plan

Northern growth and “building back better” on the agenda at next #TfNTalks session

Following the Prime Minister’s “Build, Build, Build” speech this week, a panel of Northern leaders will be discussing the region’s recovery and growth in the next instalment of free webinar series ...
Wednesday 1st July 2020
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