Northern Powerhouse Rail
HS2 2b to Manchester Bill revived for NPR
Government says planned Liverpool-Manchester route could be followed
Government must outline upgrades and accelerate IRP – RIA
The Railway Industry Association is calling on Government to provide an update on the RNEP and accelerate Integrated Rail Plan schemes.
Northern leaders try to keep NPR schemes alive
Transport for the North is seeking an urgent meeting with the Government to discuss ways of delivering the full Northern Powerhouse Rail programme.
Integrated Rail Plan axes full HS2 network
The Integrated Rail Plan is axing the full High Speed 2 scheme, but electrification of the Midland main line to Sheffield is promised. PHILIP SHERRATT