Category Archives: Transpennine Route Upgrade

“Public asked for their views on major £2.9bn rail upgrades across West Yorkshire”

Posted on August 20, 2019 by admin

[from the Yorkshire Post, 20 August 2019] Network Rail is to consult with the community and businesses in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, as plans for a major upgrade of the Transpennine line move into the next stage. Planning for the Transpennine … Continue reading →

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Guardian Interview with Network Rail Chief Executive Andrew Haines

Posted on August 18, 2019 by admin

A lengthy interview with Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, in The Guardian. Interesting his choice of example where there ought to be consultation with passenger groups. Part of his prescription for change is simply to consult more; for … Continue reading →

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Accessibility Update – Marsden Station

Posted on January 31, 2019 by admin

Accessibility at Marsden station has been raised with the Secretary of State both by Thelma Walker MP and by Cllr Donna Bellamy. Until May 2018, most westbound trains used platform 3, with level access. From 20th May 2018, most eastbound … Continue reading →

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Trans-Pennine Upgrade Update, 25/09/2019

Posted on January 17, 2019 by admin

It’s difficult to identify quite what is meant by the Transpennine Route Upgrade. First there was the Manchester Hub, which then became the Northern Hub, which was “approved in full” several years ago. This was a bit misleading, as it … Continue reading →

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