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“Northern Powerhouse promises will be delivered” – Grant Shapps

Posted on January 12, 2021 by admin

As we have seen promises being made, then quietly abandoned, then re-announced several times over the years, we have become just a little bit cynical about whether the government intends to deliver on its past commitments. The Transpennine Route Upgrade, … Continue reading →

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Government told to end the cycle of broken promises on transport for Yorkshire

Posted on December 31, 2020 by admin

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has called on the Government to break the cycle of broken promises to the region and give certainty over future rail investment. In a letter to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, the Combined Authority asks the … Continue reading →

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Welcome for new climate goals: campaigners say now’s time to start rail electrification… 

Posted on December 30, 2020 by admin

and call on MPs to convince the Treasury Rail campaigners have the recent announcement by the Prime Minister of enhanced targets for greenhouse gas reductions, to be a 68% cut by 2030, but now call for action. Local groups say … Continue reading →

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Greenfield Rail Action Group – “Rail campaign group to continue their battle”

Posted on December 30, 2020 by admin

[from the Oldham Evening Chronicle, 14 December 2020] Despite the pandemic, the campaigning Greenfield Rail Action Group (GRAG) have set an agenda to continue their battle for better services at Oldham’s only mainline rail station. The group say since March travellers have been … Continue reading →

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