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TfN's work is to align with the statutory local transport plan of the existing local transport authorities, as no powers have been taken away from local government. The Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 as amended states that TfN's constituent authorities must 'exercise transport

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TfN has sets out an ambitious vision to transform the North's railway network with new major investment projects and services. Currently, rail is only 1.1% share of total trips in the North, and currently rail passengers are three times higher than 20 years ago, growth of 6.3% per year, while

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The Plan sets out the case for investment in transport across the North by 2050, along with the key strategic transport infrastructure requirements. The work is being informed by the Northern Powerhouse Independent Economic Review (NPIER). This analysis has shown that the North of England has

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TfN's Investment Programme states that it is seeking to increase investment in strategic transport investment over and above the level. TfN's current estimate of interventions it is promoting could cost between £60 – 70 billion over the next 30 years. This would consist of additional capital

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is technically feasible, but the cost would be substantial and offer poor value for money. TfN have now set out that they are developing alternative options that will be more cost-effective. TfN suggest that the most promising alternative is a partially tunnelled route on the

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a £39 billion major strategic rail programme, transforming connectivity between the key economic centres of the North, including Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, Newcastle and Liverpool – and the North's largest international airport,

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The Strategic Outline Business Case has been submitted to Government, with further investment decisions likely to be made in the Comprehensive Spending Review. An additional £37 million of funding has been confirmed for 2019/20.

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Central Pennines Study – The Department for Transport announced in March 2019 that TfN will be working with Highways England to look at major improvements to road connections between the M65 in East Lancashire across to

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Trans Pennine Tunnel Strategic Study – providing significantly improved road connectivity between Greater Manchester and Sheffield City Region. The draft Strategic Transport Plan has stated that a long tunnel under the

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to establish TfN as the first sub-national transport body in England. The legislation was approved following consent from 56 local authorities in the North. The statutory body came in to force on 1 April 2018.

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In January 2021 the Department for Transport announced there would be no further UK Government funding for IST, as a result of which the programme will be wound down during 2021/22.

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in November 2017. Following parliamentary approval, TfN's functions have been enshrined in legislation and came in to force in April 2018. TfN is a statutory partner to the

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The Strategic Transport Plan sets out that using planned HS2 infrastructure, junctions could be built to support Northern Powerhouse Rail services. These could be on the:

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Journey times of at least 80 mph for long-distance services, at least 60 mph for inter-urban services, and at least 40 mph for local and suburban services

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and local transport authority managed roads. The Major Road Network for the North is around 8,000 km or 7% of the North's roads. This formed key evidence for the

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The Strategic Transport Plan has set out an 'emerging vision' for Northern Powerhouse Rail, and will be delivered over a 30-year programme. This vision is:

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expenditure, over and above the existing investment, of £21–27 billion over the next 30 years (£700 – £900 million per year / £150 per person per year).

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Ensure the rail network accommodates for freight, including longer and heavier trains, and clearance of structures on the network (also known as

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Producing a statutory transport strategy, which the Government of the time must formally consider in the decision-making process.

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franchises will transform the North rail network, delivering the ambition and specification set out by TfN. This includes:

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The TfN Board approved the Strategic Transport Plan in February 2019 following consultation between January – April 2018.

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Manchester North West Quadrant Strategic Study – Exploring options for significant improvements to sections of the M60,

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The current expected service frequencies and journey times between Northern Cities from Northern Powerhouse Rail:

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functions with a view to securing the implementation of the proposals contained in the STB's transport strategy.'

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A new twin-track line linking Liverpool to HS2 and onwards to Manchester, via Warrington and Manchester Airport

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in the United Kingdom. It was formed in 2018 to make the case for strategic transport improvements across the

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A new line linking Leeds and Manchester via Bradford, including the option for a Bradford city centre station

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The functions of Rail North, an existing association of local authorities, are now the responsibility of

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bank card payments with a 'fair price promise' with a capping of fares on all modes of public transport.

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The North's major ports in the North to be served by a railway to support future growth of rail freight

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to ensure that the North's pan-Northern strategic transport priorities are developed and delivered.

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Statutory sub-national transport body responsible for developing transport in the north of England

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and disruption information for rail and bus passengers to support single and multi-mode journeys.

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Infrastructure to enable a weekday inter-peak level service on Sundays and bank holidays

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and works with the UK Government. The organisation has offices in Manchester and Leeds.

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Increasing efficiency, reliability, integration, and resilience in the transport system

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Working with local transport authorities to fund, promote and deliver road schemes.

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on rail – as part of a national programme for smart ticketing on all rail travel.

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TfN is partnership of public and private sector representatives working with the

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The Draft Major Road Network, as consulted on by the Department for Transport

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Northern Trans Pennine Routes Study – developing the case for improving the

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New funding for this network was announced in October 2018 for two schemes;

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capacity has only increased by an average of 6.45% over the same period.

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Significant upgrades and integration with HS2 linking Leeds and Sheffield

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HS2 Leeds spur to facilitate through services via existing Leeds station

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Be consulted on all rail franchises that provide services in the North.

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New and refurbished TransPennine Express rolling stock at Hull Station

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South facing junction on HS2 mainline for London – Liverpool services

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Rail connections to serve each of the North's international airports

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Promoting and enhancing the built, historic, and natural environment

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A 50% improvement in the average speed of freight services by 2028

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Improving inclusivity, health, and access to opportunities for all

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Phase Three – Account-based travel – allowing passengers to make

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Phase Two – Customer information, collaboration and innovation –

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and national transport bodies to develop and deliver strategic

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Level 6, Town Hall Extension, Lloyd Street, Manchester M2 5DB

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4% higher productivity than in a business as usual scenario.

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currently co-managing with the Department for Transport the

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for England. The Major Road Network for the North aims to:

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Contactless payments across public transport in the North

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Enable efficient journeys by different modes of transport

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New rolling stock for the TransPennine Express franchise

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HS2 Manchester spur for Manchester – Liverpool services

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The objectives of the Strategic Transport Plan are to:

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Significant upgrades between Sheffield, Leeds and Hull

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Minimum standards for the rail network will include:

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Funding organisations to deliver transport projects.

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