Northern transport
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New Northern rail fleet unveiled as 30-year-old pacer trains are to be replaced
First images of Northern's new fleet of trains have been unveiled as the rail operator strives to improve passengers' experience. -
Northern leaders publish transport plan to transform the region
New strategic transport plan and public consultation launched by Transport for the North. -
Northern leaders back 30-year transport plan to transform region's economy
Transport for the North has agreed a draft strategic transport plan aimed at improving the way both people and goods travel. -
Ordsall Chord rail bridge completed connecting Manchester stations
Iconic new bridge connects Manchester’s three main stations for the first time. -
WSP appointed to Transport for the North’s key transport corridor studies
Transport for the North appoints WSP to two key transport studies. -
Two platforms reopen as Liverpool Lime Street upgrade continues
Work on upgrading the platforms at Liverpool Lime Street is ongoing, as Network Rail completes the first nine days of work. -
Making the case for trans-Pennine electrification
Politicians, businesses and the public in the north need to continue to press the case for an undiluted Transpennine Route Upgrade. -
Support from London business group for a 'Crossrail for the North’
Support from the south for a 'Crossrail for the North'. -
What does a better deal for the north look like?
A 'Crossrail for the North' is unlikely to address the fundamental economic challenges northern cities face and detracts from more effective ways to address the country's divides, writes Paul Swinney -
Northern leaders unite to demand fair deal on transport from government
Northern leaders from politics and business gather in Leeds to demand a fair deal on transport from the government.