Government’s intention to develop an integrated rail plan for the North and Midlands is welcome.
This requires strategic planning, not just prioritising projects. The outcome should be a programme of rail network development designed to meet Government objectives. Today, these … Read more › “The Rail Needs of the North and the Midlands”
Our latest report published sets out the need to accelerate plans for a northern transport revolution, and proposes incremental rail improvements to help kick-start the North’s economy back into action.
REVISITING HIGH SPEED NORTH argues that … Read more › “Revisiting High Speed North”
In Just Get HS2 Done, we urged Government to proceed with HS2 Phases 1 and 2a. We were also clear that there are problems with rail services in the North today that need addressing, not in 20 years’ time.… Read more › “P-p-p-pausing Phase 2b”
A bridge to Northern Ireland needs new connections and HS2 to ensure success. Our report – Connecting Great Britain and Northern Ireland – considers the benefits that a new fixed link sea crossing between Britain and Northern Ireland could achieve. … Read more › “Connecting Great Britain and Northern Ireland”
