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Transport for the North Chief Executive Martin Tugwell speaking at the Transport for the North Annual Conference in 2024

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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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McLoughlin vows to fight against NPR downgrade

New Transport for the North Chairman Lord Patrick McLoughlin has commenced his four-year term

5 Feb

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TfN welcomes ‘infill’ wires plan

Transport for the North has welcomed news that what it describes as a “key section of the North West’s rail network” will be electrified.

14 Sept

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TfN urges commitment to further devolution

A national approach to railways “must not be a missed opportunity for further devolution”, says Transport for the North’s Interim Chief Executive Tim Wood.

20 Jun

Northern and TPE train sitting at Manchester Railway Station

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Rail’s prospects in the North boosted by strong leisure market

Northern and TPE's large leisure markets means rail in northern England is “well-placed” to lead on the region’s post-pandemic recovery, say industry leaders.

8 Apr

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EXCLUSIVE: North envisages “operators working together”

Transport for the North calls for a 'new way of working' as rail seeks to recover from COVID-19.

31 Jul

Northern Class 331 in Manchester. PAUL BIGLAND.

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North urges Thameslink-level service to address bottleneck

Calls for infrastructure projects for Manchester's railways to improve capacity across the north

2 Mar

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A clear case for investment in North’s railways

Problems Northern and TPE face highlights the need for substantial investment in the north - Transport for the North

8 Nov

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“Infrastructure in years, not decades” urges TfN chief

Building Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 would create a "rail revolution for the North" - Transport for the North's Chief Executive

7 Nov

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Focus on passenger services on trans-Pennine route

"All the proposals for freight and passengers exceed the amount of work we are able to do over the next five years" - Government

8 Jan

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Improved compensation for Northern passengers

Compensation scheme extended for Northern's passengers

17 Dec

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Deciding what’s best for the North

Greengauge 21 founder JIM STEER recommends that Transport for the North is given the final say on crucial aspects of HS2

21 Nov

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TfN-Scotland accord

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Newcastle on February 18

26 Feb

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Ahmad details TfN information

Transport for the North (TfN) membership explained

23 Dec

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Adonis meets TfN to discuss northern connectivity

National Infrastructure Commission Chairman Andrew Adonis meets representatives from Transport for the North during two-day visit to northern England

17 Nov

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Transport for the North takes significant steps

Transport for the North could be a statutory body in 2017, after Government said it would propose amendments to Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill.

22 Oct