Give Us Vital Rail Upgrades so We Can Invest in the Future, Say Manchester Business Bosses

Give us vital rail upgrades so we can invest in the future, say Newcastle business bosses

Industry leaders are urging the revival of the initial high-speed rail proposal that would extend to across the North, framing it as a key component of long-term strategic investment in the UK’s rail infrastructure.

Give us vital rail upgrades so we can invest in the future, say Manchester business bosses

Industry leaders are urging the revival of the initial high-speed rail proposal that would extend to across the North, framing it as a key component of long-term strategic investment in the UK’s rail infrastructure.

Original high-speed rail plan should be resurrected, say manufacturers

Companies say high-speed links would boost passenger numbers and free up capacity for rail freight.

Calls for original high-speed rail line to be resurrected

Manufacturers say the move would free up capacity for rail freight on existing lines.

Industry calls for high speed rail plan to be resurrected to help boost freight capacity – Make UK/Barclays report - Automation Magazine

Creation of logistics hubs through spine of England would improve multi modal connections  Key findings:  Almost 9 in 10 companies believe the original HS2 plan to Leeds and Manchester should be resurrected, according to a new survey from Make UK and Barclays UK Corporate Bank A similar number back high speed rail between the major Northern cities Almost two thirds of companies say increased rail investment would improve access to labour Lack o…

NHC to launch inquiry into regeneration in the north

The group of Northern housing associations previously called on the government to commit £1.4bn towards regeneration in the north