Topic: Trans-pennine

Network Rail explains Trans Pennine Upgrade and upholds needs of freight

The UK government may have cancelled plans for a dedicated high-speed line across the Pennine Mountain range, but work continues to improve the existing network. The Trans Pennine Upgrade (TRU) project has been criticised as...Read more

02-08-2022|2 comments|author: Simon Walton

Manchester railway upgrades continue

This Christmas and New Year will see a wide-ranging programme of works undertaken in and around Manchester. The government’s infrastructure agency Network Rail is continuing a programme of upgrades, improving capacity and relieving bottlenecks. The...Read more

28-12-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Rail enhancements needed to support freeports in the north of England

Improved rail capacity is needed to support the development of freeports in the north of England. This was the message to the UK minister of rail by member of parliament for Cleethorpes and Immingham, Martin...Read more

13-09-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Station on the Trans-Pennine line. Photo credit: Ben Brooksbank

North of England wants more railway investment

More than 86,000 people have signed a petition calling on the UK government to commit to the electrification of the Trans-Pennine rail route linking Manchester to Leeds and support the North with 59 billion pounds...Read more

01-09-2017|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen