Northern Powerhouse Rail: Driving Growth and Opportunity in the North

Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) promises the most significant upgrade to transport in the North of England in a generation. By connecting key city regions...

Faster action urged as government progress on rail reform is assessed

Eighteen months after the Government took office, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published its latest six-monthly assessment of progress on rail policy, welcoming...

Five hydrogen projects selected to showcase innovation across transport, energy and industry

Connected Places Catapult has announced the five projects selected for the 2025/26 Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII) Demonstration Programme, marking another step in strengthening the...

Transpennine Route Upgrade underpins Northern Powerhouse Rail ambitions as funding is confirmed

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is strengthening its role as the backbone of improved east–west connectivity across the North, following confirmation of £1.1bn in...

Multi-billion-pound Northern Powerhouse Rail programme set to reshape growth across Yorkshire and the North East

A major new phase of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) has been unveiled, setting out a long-term programme of rail investment designed to boost productivity,...

Dan Clark