Research and Reports

Building the Northern Powerhouse: Next steps for transformation

Transport for the North “must take over responsibility for the rail network in the North” this report argues, “to ensure promised investment is delivered at the earliest opportunity, integration with HS2 is achieved and capacity for passengers and freight is optimised.” The recommendation is part of a wide-ranging report on the planned ‘Northern Powerhouse’, which also argues that transport improvements “must be balanced with a corresponding commitment to technical infrastructure including improved broadband connectivity.”