The main route across the Pennines between Manchester and York is being upgraded and electrified to cut journey times and increase capacity for passengers and freight. Robert Preston spoke to Network Rail’s industry programme director, John Reed, about recent progress.
Network Rail makes progress with Transpennine Route Upgrade
The main route across the Pennines between Manchester and York is being upgraded and electrified to cut journey times and increase capacity for passengers and freight. Robert Preston spoke to Network Rail’s industry programme director, John Reed, about recent progress.
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will see the enhancement and electrification of the 121.6km of railway connecting Manchester with York via Huddersfield and Leeds. Photo: Shutterstock/M Barratt
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