Transport for the North

Plan published to rebalance underinvestment in Northern transport

04.02.2019

Laura Edgar

Infrastructure - Transport | North East | North West | Northern powerhouse | Transport for the North

Draft proposals to rebalance decades of underinvestment in transport across the north of England have been published.

‘Better coordination’ is vital for the North to prosper

09.05.2018

Laura Edgar

If the north of England is to thrive in a post-Brexit world, growth and investment must be strategically planned across the region, but emerging plans for delivering this need to be better coordinated, the RTPI has said.

Integrating planning and transport key to Northern economy, says RTPI

18.04.2018

Laura Edgar

Infrastructure - Transport | North East | North West | RTPI | Transport for the North

The RTPI has urged Transport for the North (TfN) to work with local and combined authorities to avoid increased car use as it looks to create new and improved transport links in the region.

Study on reopening of Lancashire-North Yorkshire rail link announced

22.02.2018

Laura Edgar

Transport secretary Chris Grayling has launched a study into the potential reopening of a 12-mile route between Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

North lags behind London in transport funding

29.01.2018

Laura Edgar

Analysis has suggested that London will receive £4,155 per person in transport investment, while the north of England will receive £1,600 per person.

England round-up: 30-year transport plan for the North published; Planning system to protect music venues, says Javid

19.01.2018

Laura Edgar

A round-up of plannings news in England: 13 January-19 January, 2018

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30-year transport plan for the North published

17.01.2018

Laura Edgar

Transport for the North (TfN) has published its 30-year programme of transport infrastructure investment, which could deliver a £100 billion economic boost for the north of England.

Transport plan for the North to be published in New Year

18.12.2017

Laura Edgar

A draft Strategic Transport Plan for the north of England has been agreed by civic and business leaders.

Transport for the North to get more powers

17.11.2017

Laura Edgar

Department for Transport | Infrastructure - Transport | North East | North West | Transport for the North

Transport minister Jesse Norman has announced that new legislation aimed at transforming Transport for the North (TfN) into the first statutory sub-national transport body has been laid before Parliament.

Analysis: Government urged to reaffirm commitment to Northern Powerhouse

26.07.2017

Laura Edgar

Leaders of cities and regions in the north of England have called on the government to clarify whether it remains committed to the Northern Powerhouse and Transport for the North.

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