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August 27, 2025 | Light Rail

Manchester eyes further light rail network expansion

Funding released to support planning of several light rail and tram-train projects as well as a proposed underground transport system.

July 10, 2025 | Financial

British government confirms rail infrastructure investment

A total of £10.2bn allocated to upgrades in recent Spending Review.

June 4, 2025 | Financial

British government provides major transit funding boost

Transport for the City Regions funding package benefits light rail and regional rail projects outside of London.

May 2, 2025 | Light Rail

Manchester launches light rail operating tender

11-year contract to operate and maintain 103km network could be worth £1.6bn.

October 4, 2023 | Policy

HS2 to Manchester is scrapped

British prime minister says £36bn saved will be spent on projects including Network North.

September 25, 2023 | Analysis

Could HS2 to Manchester be scrapped?

The British government is expected to decide this week on whether to proceed with the planned extension of the under-construction London - Birmingham HS2 high-speed line to Manchester. Kevin Smith assesses the current state of play.

August 7, 2023 | Policy

Network Rail signs Manchester station regeneration agreement

Partnership formed with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).

March 22, 2023 | Passenger

Greater Manchester devolution deal pledges rail service improvements

Commuter rail and light rail networks and integrated ticketing form key part of strategy.

November 4, 2022 | Infrastructure

British government changes course again on Northern Powerhouse Rail

Weeks after being reinstated, project for Transpennine high speed switches again to line upgrade.

October 24, 2022 | Infrastructure

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.

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