North

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North needs 'long-term rail funding commitment' say local leaders

A ‘one size fits all’ for investment appraisal is holding back the region say local leaders during Annual Conference in Liverpool.

TfN 6 Feb

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Concerns over rail service cuts becoming permanent

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has claimed that the pandemic is being used as a “smokescreen” to cut rail services in the North.

3 Feb

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Gate freight revival

Stanton Gate freight sidings north of Toton have been brought out of mothballs for a new fragmented steel contract to Immingham

6 Jun

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Main line testing of new TPE Mk 5As under way

CAF-built Mk 5A coaches begin main line testing

30 Aug

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TransPennine Express Class 802 starts main line testing

First TPE Hitachi bi-mode begins testing.

25 Jul

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First TransPennine Express Mk 5As arrive in UK

First five of 66 CAF-built Mk 5As delivered to Longsight

29 May

TransPennine's Mk 5A stock is currently in storage

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Autumn start for TPE’s new locomotive-hauled Mk 5A stock

TPE unveils its first rake of Mk 5A coaches at Velim

18 Apr

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GALLERY: Northern's new Class 331 construction in Spain

Northern Class 331s under construction in Spain

1 Feb

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National Rail Awards 2017: Harrogate wins Medium Station of the Year

Harrogate, operated by Northern, wins Medium Station of the Year category at the National Rail Awards

22 Sept

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Osborne urges HS3 as Grayling backs Northern determination

Osborne calls for HS3 as Grayling says poor transport is holding the north of England back

23 Aug

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North underfunded by £6 billion per year

Think tank says northern England is underfunded compared with London by almost £6 billion per year.

28 Jul

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Trans-Pennine decision in 2018

DfT says it will decide on the trans-Pennine Route Upgrade next year.

27 Jul

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Concern over suggestion of electrification delays

Possible electrification delays criticised

11 Jul

Northern 142007 at Manchester Piccadilly on July 20 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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October 2019 - Northern Pacers’ final termination date

Withdrawal dates for Northern's Pacer fleet revealed in Government document.

6 Mar

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NATIONAL RAIL AWARDS 2016: Major Station of the Year, Winner: Manchester Piccadilly – Network Rail

Manchester Piccadilly won the Major Station of the Year category at the National Rail Awards. Here's why.

23 Sept

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No devolution unless necessary - Rail Minister

Devolution has a vital role for the railways, but should not be introduced unless necessary, according to Rail Minister Paul Maynard.

21 Sept

Northern 142045 at Manchester Piccadilly on December 12 2014. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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‘Business-led plan’ needed for Northern Powerhouse

The current approach to the Northern Powerhouse is “piecemeal, partial and parochial”, and a ‘Great North Plan’ led by Northern businesses is needed - IPPR

27 Jun

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Sheffield tram-train suffers more delays

Network Rail (NR) confirms that the tram-train trial between Sheffield and Rotherham has been delayed, but no date for its introduction has been announced.

17 Jun

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Kirstall station nears opening

Kirkstall Forge station is due to open on June 19, just after RAIL goes to press.

7 Jun

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MP leads rallying cry for Leeds tram-trains

Calls made for tram-trains to serve the Leeds City Region.

26 May