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Unlocking the rail freight benefits of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)

Rail freight already plays a major role in powering the UK economy – contributing £2.45bn every year. With the right investment, rail freight has the potential to boost the UK economy by £5 ...
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Appointments, Statement

TfN Confirms Nominations for Co-Chairs

Transport for the North (TfN) is pleased to announce the nomination of two co‑chairs to lead our Board into 2026/27. The Board brings together the North’s 11 combined authorities, with ...
Monday 16th March 2026
Rail, Statement, Uncategorised

Response to Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement

Martin Tugwell, CEO of Transport for the North, said: “We welcome today’s announcement on Northern Powerhouse Rail and the renewed commitment to improving rail connectivity across the North. Better connections between our ...
Wednesday 14th January 2026
Northern Transport Voices, Rail, Report

Northern Transport Voices: Passengers call for more rail capacity, more direct services, and better links to a wider range of destinations across the North

A new survey has revealed what people in the North of England want most from their railway. After lower fares and improved reliability, their top priorities are for more direct services, more capacity ...
Wednesday 1st October 2025
Press Release, Report, Safety, Uncategorised

New Transport for the North report reveals personal safety concerns on public transport influence travel choices across the region

Residents across the North of England are altering how, when – and in some cases if – they use public transport because of personal safety concerns, according to a new report published today by Transport ...
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Press Release

TfN Board meets in Darlington

Transport for the North’s Board met in Darlington on Monday 15 September, the last to be chaired by Lord McLoughlin, who is standing down this autumn after almost four years. Politicians responded ...
Tuesday 16th September 2025
Roads, Statement

TfN has welcomed approval for plans to relieve congestion at Simister Island in Greater Manchester

The Department for Transport has given the go-ahead for a major infrastructure upgrade at the M60 junction 18 interchange. Simister Island is used by around 90,000 vehicles a day – many ...
Friday 12th September 2025
Press Release

Lord McLoughlin stepping down as Chair of Transport for the North

Transport for the North’s Board will be meeting in Darlington on Monday 15 September, and it will be last to be chaired by Lord McLoughlin, who is standing down this autumn as ...
Friday 12th September 2025
Press Release, Rail

Northern politicians have expressed disappointment about funding for rail station investments in the North, branding the pace of change “far too slow.”

Earlier this year Northern politicians wrote to the Transport Secretary calling for the North’s share of Access for All funding – which pays for investment to make stations more accessible – to be ...
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
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