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New Liverpool-Manchester railway expected to get green light in Spending Review

The Liverpool-Manchester rail link is set to be given the green light in the upcoming spending review (June 11) RAIL understands.

Northern Powerhouse Rail 11 Jun

Tyne and Wear Metro Stadler Class 555 No 555021 arrives at Pelaw. PAUL BIGGS.

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Tram-trains, new metro lines and mass transit systems part of £15bn city region transport plan

Nine regions to benefit from £15.6bn in funding for a series of transport projects.

Government 4 Jun

Left: Multiple train classes and multiple operators fill the platforms at Manchester Piccadilly, offering a hint as to why lengthening trains can actually reduce services. PAUL BIGLAND

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New Liverpool-Manchester route "not a pipe dream", says former Rail Minister

Liverpool-Manchester Railway Partnership Board has unveiled its plan for a new route between the cities

Huw Merriman 23 May

CILT’s fares vision includes long-distance travel, over around 75 miles, moving to Anytime, Advance or “70-minute flex” fares, and for journeys outside PAYG and under 75 miles being limited to three fares - Peak Single, Off-Peak Single, and Super Off-Peak Single - with time restrictions to reflect demand. And “the concept of ‘different operators’ will disappear as GBR comes into being”. Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern and TransPennine Express trains all wait at Manchester Piccadilly on May 5 2022. ALAMY.

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Liverpool-Manchester Railway board wants government support for early 2030s build start

LMR Partnership Board wants new route between cities to be part of government's 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy.

Northern Powerhouse Rail 14 May

Aerial view of Greek Street Roundabout. NETWORK RAIL.

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Network Rail prepares for year-long road closure in Stockport

Network Rail is expecting work at Greek Street Roundabout in Stockport to result in “as little disruption as possible” to the West Coast Main line when work begins on the site on April 19.

Network Rail 17 Apr

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Comment: an integrated transport plan

Our anonymous Industry Insider looks at why Manchester has launched a rail concession bid and what happens next.

Industry views 14 Feb

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Public consultation planned for Manchester Oxford Road upgrades

Network Rail has launched a public consultation on ambitious plans to modernize Manchester Oxford Road Station, aiming to enhance passenger experience and improve the overall performance of the regional rail network.

Network Rail 21 Jan

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Plan for pay-as-you-go ticketing in Manchester in early 2026

Transport for Greater Manchester plans to take control of eight lines and integrate them into existing Bee Network

Transport for Greater Manchester 20 Jan

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New Devolution Framework unveiled could help Mayors control rail services

The Government has outlined further plans for devolution for English regions as Deputy Prime Minister Angela Raynor released its English Devolution White Paper on December 16.

Department for Transport 17 Dec

An impression of how HS2 and the tramway will interact at Curzon Street station

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Business leaders back "HS2 Lite" proposal

More than 20 business leaders across the North-West have called on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves to announce support for its “HS2 Lite” scheme that was recently proposed by both the mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, Andy Burnham and Richard Parker.

rail 15 Oct

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New TransPennine consultation underway

A public consultation is underway over the next phase of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.

rail 17 Sept

TransPennine Express carriage, November 2022. ALAMY.

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TransPennine Express promises full timetable return in December

TransPennine Express (TPE) is remaining confident that the reintroduction of services in the December 2024 timetable switch will go as smoothly as possible.

TransPennine Express 16 Aug

Transport for Wales Class 67 loco hauling Mark 4 carriages at Hereford station, July 2024

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TfW and Network Rail cut journey times between Manchester and Cardiff

Passengers travelling between Cardiff, Manchester and Holyhead are set to enjoy quicker journeys thanks to a collaborative effort between Network Rail and Transport for Wales (TfW).

Transport for Wales 1 Aug

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Bold new transport vision set by Transport for Greater Manchester

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham has set out the region’s wider plan for transport which includes expanding the Bee Network with new Metrolink lines to surrounding towns including Stockport, Rochdale. and Bolton all set to be included under the new plans.

Metrolink 10 Jul