A proposal to build a new 50-mile railway line as a slower and cheaper alternative to a scrapped section of HS2 has been unveiled. 

Alternative plans to scrapped HS2 route described as a 'golden opportunity'

The chancellor omitted any reference to a new station in Bradford as he said he would deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail.

No mention of new Bradford station as Hunt commits to 'core' rail plan 

The prime minister said details for the new high-speed rail line between Liverpool and Hull would be set out “in due course”.

PM Liz Truss vows to include Bradford in Northern Powerhouse Rail plans

Business leaders across the North have joined forces to offer a one stop shop for jobs for Ukrainian refugees.

New network to help Ukrainian refugees find work

The Government has scrapped plans for high speed trains to the North East in favour of newly announced improvements to current services.

Plans for high speed trains to North East replaced by existing line improvements

Politicians across the North East and North Yorkshire have been reacting to the Government's revised rail plans.  

'Hammer blow' or levelling up in action? Region reacts to new rail plans

Boris Johnson had pledged his commitment to the scheme as recently as last month at the Conservative Party conference.

MPs hit out at reports Northern Powerhouse Rail plans to be scaled back

Politicians and businesses in our region have been reacting angrily to reports the government is going to water down rail upgrades across the North of England.

Scaling down of rail plans would be 'disastrous' for region

Plans are expected to be announced today for a new 'Northern Powerhouse' railway station in Bradford city centre.

Northern Powerhouse Rail could 'transform Bradford'

Northern leaders have agreed on a final preferred route for Northern Powerhouse Rail, the high speed line.

Hannah Miller: Leaders agree on preferred Northern Powerhouse Rail route

An independent report looking at how to improve rail services across the North will be published today.

Review into how to improve North West train services set to be released

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps MP at Leeds railway station. 

Grant Shapps promises to give passengers ‘the reliable transport network they deserve as quickly as possible.

Why not everyone is happy about the latest northern transport announcement

A £600 million rail investment proves the Government is "getting on" with the Northern Powerhouse, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said. Most of the cash will go towards electrifying the line between Manchester and Leeds.

£600m rail boost proves Govt ''getting on'' with Northern Powerhouse 

Jake Berry MP, a father of three, said he was offered another role that would have required substantial amounts of foreign travel.

Northern Powerhouse Minister "choses to leave government"

The Northern Powerhouse Minister has told ITV News that the process to strip Northern Rail of its franchise could've been started sooner.

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