Northern powerhouse

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Rail and Urban Transport Review calls for a paradigm shift in rail

Industry heavyweight Juergen Maier CBE has unveiled a bold vision for the future of the UK's rail and urban transport infrastructure, urging a radical overhaul to create a more connected, affordable, and high-capacity network.

Infrastructure 21 Aug

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MPs query Northern Powerhouse Rail’s impact on towns

Northern Powerhouse Rail project focuses too much on enhancing city-to-city connectivity rather the increasing links between smaller settlements.

20 Mar

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Option for underground station at Manchester Piccadilly

Could there be a new station below Manchester?

9 Jul

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New institute for high-speed rail engineering at Leeds

The establishment of a new Institute for High Speed Rail Engineering at the University of Leeds is set to bring added focus to HS2 research.

13 Apr

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Network Rail unveils views of historic Manchester bridge

Network Rail has begun restoring Stephenson’s Grade 1-listed bridge at Salford as part of the Ordsall Chord work.

5 Aug

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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Stephenson relative inspects Chord

A relative of railway pioneer George Stephenson visited the Ordsall Chord construction site on June 9, to view the latest progress.

10 Jun

Feature

Hynes means business

Northern Managing Director ALEX HYNES tells RICHARD CLINNICK how he intends to push through the operator’s ambitious plans for growth

TOCs 27 Apr

An artist's impression of First TransPennine Express AT300s at Manchester Piccadilly. FTPE.

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COVER STORY: 125mph trains ordered for TransPennine operations

Nineteen five-car bi-mode trains were ordered ahead of the new TransPennine Express franchise that started on April 1.

13 Apr

Progress at the Ordsall Chord. RUSSELL WYKES.

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Ordsall Chord Alliance formed

An alliance has been formed for the construction of the Ordsall Chord in Manchester.

31 Mar

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Creating a lasting legacy for the North

PAUL STEPHEN reports on Alstom’s plans to harness the skills development and connectivity opportunities offered by rail investment in the North

Staff and employment 30 Mar

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£1.2 billion upgrade for North as Arriva wins Northern and First retains TransPennine Express

Secretary of State says deals will “bring Northern Powerhouse to life”

9 Dec

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Chancellor announces 50% transport capital spending increase

DfT budget to fall by 37%, but capital spending up to £61 billion

25 Nov

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Northern wires: not ‘if’ but ‘when’

A rolling plan for electrification of lines in the North of England is set to become a reality, now that routes have been prioritised according to need

Electrification 23 Jul