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Our vision is of a thriving North of England, where modern transport connections drive sustainable economic growth and support an excellent quality of life.

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Great news for South Yorkshire: Dogs of all sizes are now allowed on Supertram! One well-behaved dog per passenger (on a lead) makes journeys easier. Full guidance: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority travelsouthyorkshire.com/en-GB/supertra…

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Exciting progress at Keighley’s Grade II-listed station with a £9.9 million investment! Key improvements: • Enhanced accessibility • Upgraded facilities for 1.5 million users • Historic charm preserved. Learn more: ow.ly/RS5L50VAbNz

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Have you seen Tees Valley CA plans to improve walking and cycling in Hartlepool? The new path connects central Hartlepool to Headland, passing key spots like the National Museum of the Royal Navy. Share your thoughts: orlo.uk/Y6YpM

Have you seen <a href="/TeesValleyCA/">Tees Valley CA</a> plans to improve walking and cycling in Hartlepool? The new path connects central Hartlepool to Headland, passing key spots like the National Museum of the Royal Navy. Share your thoughts: orlo.uk/Y6YpM
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We're delighted to be shortlisted for CIHT Collaboration Award 2025 for our EVCI tool with Arcadis UK We're using regional data to assist Northern local authorities in the EV transition. Winners will be announced in London. Learn more: ow.ly/i2h650VATc2

We're delighted to be shortlisted for <a href="/CIHTUK/">CIHT</a> Collaboration Award 2025 for our EVCI tool with <a href="/ArcadisUK/">Arcadis UK</a> We're using regional data to assist Northern local authorities in the EV transition. Winners will be announced in London. 

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The North East Combined Authority is hiring a Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Officer. Shape delivery in the region! Apply by 22/04/2025. Job details: northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Zero_Emiss…

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ÂŁ125 million has been approved to upgrade roads in West Yorkshire, including Wakefield and Dewsbury. This covers 450 miles of improvements, safer roads, traffic flow, and better walking routes. @WestYorkshireC Learn more: ow.ly/1AfX50VBw7X

ÂŁ125 million has been approved to upgrade roads in West Yorkshire, including Wakefield and Dewsbury. This covers 450 miles of improvements, safer roads, traffic flow, and better walking routes. 

@WestYorkshireC

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💪 A year-long strengthening of Newcastle's High Level Bridge was one of our biggest jobs of the first 12 months of Control Period seven. That's our current five-year planning period: ➡️ networkrail.co.uk/stories/high-l… Thread: x.com/networkrail/st… 🧵 #CP7 #PuttingPassengersFirst

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Need a bike this summer? Check out new bike libraries in Greater Manchester: • Springfield Park • Ridge Hill Hub • Broomwood Centre. Over 40 total! Find your nearest hub: newsletters.tfgm.com/tracking/lc/3d… Bee Network

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Looking forward to the UKREiiF 2025 conversations! Transport is fundamental to the North's growth, and unlocking our region's true potential needs joined-up thinking and bold ambition across every sector. #UKREiiF #TransformTheNorth

Looking forward to the <a href="/UKREiiF/">UKREiiF</a> 2025 conversations! 
 
Transport is fundamental to the North's growth, and unlocking our region's true potential needs joined-up thinking and bold ambition across every sector. 
 
#UKREiiF #TransformTheNorth
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This morning, the Transport Committee are questioning the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander. Streaming on Parliament Live. ow.ly/uMkE50VFxAQ

This morning, the Transport Committee are questioning the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander. Streaming on Parliament Live.
 
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This is fantastic news for Liverpool! 🎉 We welcome the approval of the new Baltic Station, which will boost connectivity to this thriving area. Better transport means a stronger economy and more vibrant communities across the North.

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Active travel is an important factor for transport in the North, so it is good to see that the country is walking and wheeling more. The recently published National Travel Survey shows trips walked or wheeled are 7% higher in 2024, compared to 2019. ow.ly/P42C50VFxY7

Active travel is an important factor for transport in the North, so it is good to see that the country is walking and wheeling more. The recently published National Travel Survey shows trips walked or wheeled are 7% higher in 2024, compared to 2019. 
 
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Transport needs to be safe, accessible and clean in the North. Greater Manchester Combined Authority have launched a campaign, calling on Government to give city-regions devolved powers and to support drivers to make the switch to greener, more accessible vehicles.

Transport needs to be safe, accessible and clean in the North. Greater Manchester Combined Authority have launched a campaign, calling on Government to give city-regions devolved powers and to support drivers to make the switch to greener, more accessible vehicles.
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Achieving good EV charging infrastructure is vital as we move towards more electric vehicles on our roads. Having your say on charging points, like the survey from Knowsley Council is a good way get your voice heard. See our EV State of Play Report. ow.ly/k5uo50VFABi

Achieving good EV charging infrastructure is vital as we move towards more electric vehicles on our roads. 

Having your say on charging points, like the survey from Knowsley Council is a good way get your voice heard.

See our EV State of Play Report.

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Planning a trip into Manchester this weekend? Tomorrow sees the Manchester Marathon, along with 36,000 runners and tens of thousands more cheering them on. Trams are the recommended choice for travel to the start line or to watch along the route. ow.ly/m5So50VHMAf

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Network Rail are advising passengers using Liverpool Lime Street today to plan ahead, with large numbers expected to travel into the city in advance of the Liverpool FC game, where fans are anticipating them being confirmed as Premier League Champions. ow.ly/TkLa50VHNhq

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It is good to see the new priority seating for disabled, pregnant and elderly customers that is being introduced on 12 Northern trains, as part of a new trial. ow.ly/Xfu450VHMUw

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The M6 through Cumbria’s Lune Gorge connects the North to the UK. National Highways maintenance on eight bridges between junctions 37 and 38 ensures safety and resilience. Ongoing investment keeps people and businesses moving across the North.

The M6 through Cumbria’s Lune Gorge connects the North to the UK. <a href="/NationalHways/">National Highways</a> maintenance on eight bridges between junctions 37 and 38 ensures safety and resilience. Ongoing investment keeps people and businesses moving across the North.
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Golborne's station will be the first new railway station in Greater Manchester for 25 years. Plans for a brand new, ÂŁ32m train station in Wigan has been approved, and a local firm has been appointed to design the station. Bee Network Find out more: bit.ly/4k0Y1Im

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It's great to see the plans for a new tram network for West Yorkshire Combined Authority, which could boost the economy by ÂŁ11 billion and help deliver 60,000 new homes. Led by Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire the aim is to get spades in the ground by 2028.