Government unveils ambitious Northern Powerhouse Rail plans Manchester Piccadilly station

The government has announced that people across the North of England are set to benefit from ambitious new rail investment, as the Department for...

Dan Benn Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:22
Chancellor’s rail investment to transform city region connectivity A tram in Manchester

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a landmark £15.6 billion investment in local transport, with a strong emphasis on expanding and modernising rail...

Dan Benn Wed, 06/04/2025 - 12:08
Liverpool-Manchester Railway plan could unlock £90bn Liverpool to Manchester Map

A new railway connecting Liverpool and Manchester could kickstart a £90bn economic transformation across the North West - and help reshape how major...

jonathand@cogn… Wed, 05/14/2025 - 10:45
Suzanne Mathieson Joins Liverpool-Manchester Rail Board Suzanne Mathieson

Suzanne Mathieson, rail director at Mott MacDonald, has been selected by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Steve Rotheram, Liverpool City...

jonathand@cogn… Tue, 11/12/2024 - 08:04
Board to lead railway transformation Manchester Piccadilly station in Manchester

In order to maximise the benefits of the new railway that will link Greater Manchester with the Liverpool City Region, a new Railway Board has been...

Dan Benn Fri, 05/24/2024 - 09:41
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Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.

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