Local Transport Today is the authoritative, independent journal for transport decision makers. Analysis, Comment & News on Transport Policy, Planning, Finance and Delivery since 1989.

Government tables £45bn Northern rail plans - but over decades

Peter Stonham
22 January 2026
 

A promised aspirational £45 billion investment in an extended Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) network has been included in a newly launched government Northern Growth Strategy. But a series of overt health warnings on the funding have been signalled , including phasing of the funding release, what it will actually be able to pay for , and timelines as “a long-term programme over the coming decades.”

A hard funding cap of £45 billion is set for the programme, and the only...

+96% more

 

Highways Officer
North Yorkshire Council
Skipton, North Yorkshire
£34,434 - £38,220 per annum
SWestrans Strategic Lead
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Militia House, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2HR
£64,086 – £69,003 (pro rata)
Highways Officer
North Yorkshire Council
Skipton, North Yorkshire
£34,434 - £38,220 per annum
View all Vacancies
 
Search
 
 
  • Sorry, there are no results
 

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2026 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020