Northern transport
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London receives £400 per head more on transport than the north, data shows
New data analysed by the IPPR North shows transport spending in London increased by 11.4% but fell by 3.6% in the north over the last year. -
Transport for the North calls for more to be done for rail passengers
Northern transport bosses are unconvinced that train performance targets will be met against a backdrop of continuing disruption. -
Northern politicians warn of “anger and outrage” if Transpennine electrification axed
Politicians in the north have reacted furiously at rumours that plans to electrify the Manchester to Leeds line have been shelved. -
IPPR North disputes government transport spending claims and calls for more devolution
The leading think tank for the north has contested claims from the government that its spending more in north than in London. -
Northern Rail woes continue as mayors call for company to lose franchise
Northern Rail bosses have promised to tackle problems as the firm is accused of treating the north "like a third world nation". -
Rail minister faces backlash after labelling Northern Rail issues as “teething problems”
The mayor of Greater Manchester is one of those to criticise the rail minister for being “out of touch” over Northern Rail's problems. -
Last chance to submit views on transport priorities in the north
Transport for the North's consultation on its draft Strategic Transport Plan is about to close. -
Bradford Northern Powerhouse Rail station could boost northern economy by £15bn
A new Bradford station on Northern Powerhouse Rail would be a game-changer for the city according to new research. -
£3bn trans-Pennine rail upgrade funding announced – but questions remain
Doubts have been cast over the transport secretary's £3bn pledge to trans-Pennine rail upgrade and what specific improvements will include. -
Transport campaigners demand Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 start together
A campaign launched by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership is calling for Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 to run at the same time.