Northern transport leaders demand government follow through on promise to power up rail investment Mar 2, 2021 A plan, outlining the need for a far-reaching overhaul of the rail system, has been submitted to the government this week by northern transport leaders. The £40bn Northern Powerhouse Rail blueprint is a joint venture between Transport for the North and the Department of Transport and if implemented would radically improve the region’s ageing rail network, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more