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

TfN wants more appraisal changes to help steer investment north

Peter Stonham
05 March 2026

 

Transport for the North (TfN) has called for further appraisal system changes to address what it argues is a failure to recognise factors that tilt investment away from its area. 

The calls come from  the second phase of its Northern Appraisal Playbook, with a report  that  highlights appraisal issues in transport business cases that it argues continue to limit investment in the North, and sets out recommended improvements.

The commentary joins long running debate as to...

+86% more

 

Highways Officer
North Yorkshire Council
Skipton, North Yorkshire
£34,434 - £38,220 per annum
Highways Officer
North Yorkshire Council
Skipton, North Yorkshire
£34,434 - £38,220 per annum
Highways Project Engineer
North Yorkshire Council
Selby, North Yorkshire
£31,537 to £42,839 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