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Martin Tugwell will succeed Barry White in becoming the next…
Martin Tugwell will succeed Barry White in becoming the next Chief Executive of TfN from summer 2021, with Tim Wood acting as Interim Chief Executive in the meantime.
Barry White will step down from the role in Spring…
Barry White will step down from the role in Spring 2021, following the submission of the next business case for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
Jeremy Acklam will play a lead role in driving forward…
Jeremy Acklam will play a lead role in driving forward Transport for the North's strategic vision for integrated and smart travel, including the delivery of flexi season tickets and contactless pay-as-you-go travel on rail.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that from 15…
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that from 15 June 2020, it will be mandatory for passengers to wear face coverings when using public transport in England.
TfN members have called for a phased 20-year pipeline of rail…
TfN members have called for a phased 20-year pipeline of rail investment in order to ensure the delivery of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail.
Following the DfT's update, Transport for the North is calling…
Following the DfT's update, Transport for the North is calling for an investment plan that delivers the best deal for rail across Northern England.
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed that HS2 will go…
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed that HS2 will go ahead, with construction for Phase 1 from London to the West Midlands set to begin in April 2020.
Arriva's Northern franchise will be transferred to the Operator of…
Arriva's Northern franchise will be transferred to the Operator of Last Resort as of 1 March 2020, announces UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps.
Part of the Autumn Budget has revealed funding that is…
Part of the Autumn Budget has revealed funding that is specifically earmarked to help deliver transport infrastructure in the North of England.
Overall, TransPennine Express is introducing three fleets of new trains,…
Overall, TransPennine Express is introducing three fleets of new trains, altogether providing 13 million extra seats per year between major cities across England and Scotland.
Tim Wood will join Transport for the North with 23…
Tim Wood will join Transport for the North with 23 years of experience in rail and the expertise to lead the programme with pace…
