Transpennine Route Upgrade
Deighton footbridge prepares for TRU
New structure creates clearance for electrification and track quadrupling
Andy Roden
‘Clear investment case’ for Trans-Pennine upgrade, says NAO
National Audit Office report confirms investment case but warns of challenges.
TRU boost as upgrade approved
Upgrades to the Trans-Pennine route between Huddersfield and Dewsbury have been approved by the Secretary of State for Transport
Bridges raised in TransPennine Route Upgrade
Two bridges in Ashton-under-Lyne have been raised to provide clearances for future electrification as part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.
TPE seeks MORE bi-mode trains
TransPennine express is seeking expressions of interest to supply at least 25 125mph bi-mode trains.
DfT plans eight-year TPE Direct Award
The DfT plans to issue a Direct Award contract of up to eight years to operate Trans-Pennine Express services from April 2023.
