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Government-run Northern franchise aims to rebuild passenger trust

The government has taken over the running of rail services across the Northern network, and aims to demonstrate a commitment to rebuilding passenger confidence. From the 1st March 2020, the Northern rail will be run by the Department for Transport’s (DfT) as Northern Trains after stripping Arriva … [Read more...]

Stockport stations to receive share of funding for accessibility

Seven stations across Stockport are set to receive a share of £20 million of funding made available by the Department for Transport (DfT) to fund accessibility improvements on the UK rail network. In total, 124 stations across the country will receive funding as part of a government campaign … [Read more...]

Direct Delhi to Manchester flights planned from Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to launch direct flights from Manchester Airport to the Indian capital, Delhi, for the first time. Flights will begin in October 2020, with departures three times a week. Currently, Virgin only flies to India from Heathrow, with services to Delhi and … [Read more...]

A34 cycle lane plan secures government funding

A proposed segregated cycle lane alongside the A34 in Cheadle has been awarded £320,000 of government funding from the Department of Transport (DfT) as part of a Transport for the North proposal for £700 million of investment, the Manchester Evening News has reported. The DfT grant will fund … [Read more...]

HS2 Decision: Andy Burnham responds

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has responded to government’s decision for the HS2 high-speed rail line to be built, with a review for the Northern leg of the route. While Andy Burnham welcomed the decision that the line would go ahead, he raised concerns over the lack of timetabling for … [Read more...]

HS2 decision: Manchester Airport Group responds

Following the government’s decision that construction of the HS2 high-speed rail link will go ahead, Manchester Airport Group (MAG) has issued a response. MAG supported the move to progress with the project, and urged the government to act quickly to deliver both HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail … [Read more...]

HS2 to get go ahead from London to Crewe

The government is expected to announce that it will give the go ahead to begin construction on the HS2 high-speed rail link from London as far North as Crewe, but will review so-called Phase 2b, from Crewe to Manchester and Birmingham to Leeds to mitigate spiralling costs of the project. The … [Read more...]

GM Mayor responds to loss of Northern Rail franchise

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham and Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram have responded to this week's statement from the Secretary of State for Transport on the decision to strip Northern Rail of the franchise: “The news is a victory for passengers who have had to endure … [Read more...]