Category Archives: Transpennine Route Upgrade

“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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Transpennine Route Upgrade Delayed Again

Posted on December 4, 2020 by admin

The decision for approval of the scope and funding for the Transpennine Route Upgrade has been quietly put back a further 6 months. This is revealed in a letter from the Department for Transport to Huddersfield Civic Society, published at … Continue reading →

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