Northern Powerhouse Rail and the transformational benefits it will bring to the North | Episode 35

Transport for the North Podcast

Join NPR Director Tim Wood as he gives us an update on how high speed rail development in the North is progressing, including updates on the Integrated Rail Plan which will set out how a transformational High Speed North will be delivered. Northern Powerhouse Rail is a new rail network for the North of England aimed at increasing the rail capacity for the 21st century. Featuring new and significantly upgraded railway lines, it will be the region’s single biggest transport investment since the Industrial Revolution. It will improve journey times and boost the number of trains per hour, allowing the northern economy to operate on a better level. It will transform rail services making it easier to move between the region’s towns and cities. It is much more than an infrastructure project – it has the potential to be a social and economic catalyst for the region and the people and businesses of the North. It is an investment in infrastructure that will deliver benefits to the economy, quality of life, education and the environment. Find out more about the programme here: https://transportforthenorth.com/northern-powerhouse-rail/