Northern transport
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Chris Grayling says north should “take control” of transport
Central government can provide funding but successful transport delivery depends on the north's leaders being in the driving seat. -
George Osborne calls on government to back Northern Powerhouse Rail plans
The former chancellor and business leaders across the north are pressing the government to commit to building a cross-Pennine rail route. -
WSP to take forward Stockport Transport Interchange masterplan
Consultancy to conduct feasibility study to look at potential development opportunities surrounding plans to redevelop Stockport's bus station into a major transport hub. -
It's time to get serious about Crossrail for the north
Support is growing for more money to be spent on transport in the north. -
Transport bosses sign up for new Metrolink extension deal
Manchester Metrolink expansion continues with extension to the Trafford Centre via Trafford Park. -
Much to learn from 25 years of Manchester’s Metrolink
There is much to learn from Metrolink’s success, as Transport for the North develops its strategic plan for improving connectivity in the north of England. -
David Brown steps down as Transport for the North boss to lead Northern Rail
Transport for the North chief executive is to leave the organisation in September to head up Arriva Rail North. -
Key leaders meet to get Leeds moving
Industry and local authority leaders gather in Leeds to discuss the city's future transport infrastructure. -
We need a transport funding revolution, say northern businesses
Northern businesses call on the government to use the Autumn Statement to unleash a revolution in transport spending.