Tag Archives: Transpennine Route Upgrade

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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“Transport for the North Board takes decisive action on the future of the North’s railways”

Posted on September 19, 2018 by admin

We don’t want “the same frequency of local trains” at the end of 5 years of disruption. We want two trains per hour throughout the day. That’s the same as anywhere else in the Manchester and Leeds travel to work … Continue reading →

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Trans-Pennine rail £2.9bn upgrade will cause five years of route closures, longer journeys and less capacity

Posted on September 14, 2018 by admin

A letter from Network Rail to the Transport Secretary sets out some of the potential outcomes of the proposed Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), and the potential disruption during a construction period of five years.  “Communities at Ravensthorpe, Mirfield, Batley, Dewsbury, … Continue reading →

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