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BBC News
01-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Funding boost expected for delayed Leeds White Rose rail station
Extra funds are expected to be ploughed into the construction of a delayed railway station project, meaning it could finally be completed almost three years later than White Rose Station scheme, between Cottingley and Morley, near Leeds, is about 70% finished, but its entire £26.5m budget has been on the new station, which was originally due to open in 2024, was halted in the same year due to rising of West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) are expected to agree extra cash for the scheme, the sum yet to be disclosed, at a meeting next week, which could see the new station opened by January 2027. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, a report to members of WYCA stated that £22m of investment had so far come from the combined authority, with landowner Munroe K, the operator of the White Rose Park, providing £ report said: "Construction has been assessed as approximately 70% complete. The current project spend is £26.5m."Therefore, 100% of funding allocated to this project is now spent." 'Catalyst for regeneration' The report also warned of the potential impact further delays to the construction of the White Rose Station would have on the separate TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU), designed to provide better rail links between towns and cities in the north of England."It is understood that the current status of the station and the potential timescales associated with project completion represent a significant risk to the TRU scheme in the area of Cottingley Station," the report ensuring the White Rose Station was open by 2027 "would mitigate any impacts on the TRU operational timescale", it Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said: "I want to see the station open to passengers as soon as possible as it will improve connectivity to South Leeds, attract significant investment and act as a catalyst for the area's regeneration."Ms Brabin said if the extra funding for the scheme was agreed, it would "represent a major step towards resuming construction as we work with both the Department for Transport and Network Rail to confirm funding and put in place a delivery partnership".Members of WYCA are expected to discuss the White Rose Station scheme and the next steps at a meeting on Thursday 8 May. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Bustling Greater Manchester high street set for weekend road closure
A busy road through Saddleworth will close this weekend as major works take place on a key railway line. Part of the huge TransPennine Route Upgrade project will be taking place in Uppermill on Saturday (April 26) and Sunday. Track renewal works will be taking place on the Uppermill Viaduct, which runs over Uppermill High Street, near to Dobcross New Road. READ MORE: People in Greater Manchester area set to be charged for garden waste collections from June 1 READ MORE: Travel warning issued as bus station evacuated and road 'blocked' Uppermill High Street will be closed for 31 hours from 6am on Saturday until 11am on Sunday while the works take place. The same area will be closed again on the following weekend, from 6am on Saturday, May 3, until 11am on Sunday, May 4. Rail passengers are also being warned to expect disruption, with a number of replacement bus services set to run between Stalybridge and Huddersfield, via Oldham. In a post on the TransPennine Express website, a spokesperson said: "Network Rail is carrying out major improvement works between Deighton and Mossley on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, as part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade, and between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge on Sunday, Aprill 27, as part of regular engineering work. "Train services will not be calling at Huddersfield and will be diverted. "Services may be running to an amended timetable or replaced with a bus service, meaning journey time may be extended." A number of changes are being made to services which run between Manchester and Newcastle, Redcar, Hull, Scarborough and York. Full details of diversions and rail replacement bus services can be found on the TransPennine Express website here. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Sky News
28-03-2025
- Business
- Sky News
PM unveils £2bn transport boost to stop North being 'held ransom' by outdated system
Why you can trust Sky News Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled what he says is a major transport boost to stop the North being "held to ransom" by a Victorian-era system. The prime minister said the £2.15bn investment was a "downpayment for growth" in northern England and a "vote of confidence" in its "world-beating industries". Some £415m of the total will be used to improve rail services between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. Number 10 also said local leaders would get more than £1bn to boost transport, while an additional £270m will be provided to bolster buses and £330m set aside for road maintenance. The prime minister is due to visit a factory in the North on Friday to urge regions to speed up projects such as a mass transit system in West Yorkshire, a new rail station in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle area, and the redevelopment of Bury Interchange. "The North is home to a wealth of talent and ingenuity," said Sir Keir. "But for too long, it has been held to ransom by a Victorian-era transport system which has stifled its potential." He added: "I lived in Leeds for years, I get that this has real-world impacts - missed appointments, children late to school, work meetings rescheduled - all leading to insecurity and instability for working people. "My government won't stand by and watch. We are rolling up our sleeves, and today's downpayment for growth is a vote of confidence in the North's world-beating industries." The multibillion-pound TransPennine Route Upgrade will reduce journey times between Manchester and Leeds from 50 to 42 minutes, while people will save 10 minutes from Manchester to York. Electrification of the line has been long-delayed. Sir Keir said it was time industry in the region "had a government on their side to get the North motoring again". He said the government was spending "double as much on local transport in the North than the South". Chancellor Rachel Reeves said reliable and affordable public transport links are "essential for kickstarting economic growth and putting more money in people's pockets". She added: "The transport system outside of London and the South East has been plagued by delays and cancellations, frustrated by strikes and failing infrastructure because upgrades that were promised were never delivered."
The Independent
27-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
PM: North will stop being ‘held to ransom' by outdated transport systems
Northern England will no longer be 'held to ransom' by poor transport systems, Sir Keir Starmer said. The Prime Minister claimed the Government will create better links between urban areas with a 'downpayment for growth'. Downing Street announced £415 million of funding to improve struggling rail services between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. Electrification of the line between Manchester and York through the multibillion-pound TransPennine Route Upgrade has been long-delayed. No 10 also said local leaders will be handed more than £1 billion to boost transport services. This is alongside an additional £270 million to improve buses and £330 million for road maintenance. Sir Keir will visit a factory in the North on Friday to urge local leaders to speed up delivery of projects such as a mass transit system in West Yorkshire, a new railway station in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle area, and the redevelopment of Bury Interchange. He said: 'The North is home to a wealth of talent and ingenuity. 'But for too long, it has been held to ransom by a Victorian-era transport system which has stifled its potential. 'I lived in Leeds for years, I get that this has real-world impacts – missed appointments, children late to school, work meetings rescheduled – all leading to insecurity and instability for working people. 'My Government won't stand by and watch. 'We are rolling up our sleeves, and today's down payment for growth is a vote of confidence in the North's world-beating industries. 'The film studios in Bradford, life sciences in Liverpool, the fintech industry in Leeds – it is time they had a government on their side to get the North motoring again. 'After years of false promises and under-delivery, this Government is delivering real change for the North. 'We are spending double as much on local transport in the North than the South.' Chancellor Rachel Reeves said reliable and affordable public transport links are 'essential for kickstarting economic growth and putting more money in people's pockets'. She added: 'The transport system outside of London and the South East has been plagued by delays and cancellations, frustrated by strikes and failing infrastructure because upgrades that were promised were never delivered.' The Conservatives have accused the Government of 're-announcing projects the previous Conservative government had planned'. Shadow transport secretary Gareth Bacon said: 'While we are glad that they are going to take forward the plans we conceived, Labour's recklessly ideological rail reforms will give the trade unions the power to hold the North to ransom, condemning passengers to chaos, confusion, and cancellations.'
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PM: North will stop being ‘held to ransom' by outdated transport systems
Northern England will no longer be 'held to ransom' by poor transport systems, Sir Keir Starmer said. The Prime Minister claimed the Government will create better links between urban areas with a 'downpayment for growth'. Downing Street announced £415 million of funding to improve struggling rail services between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. Electrification of the line between Manchester and York through the multibillion-pound TransPennine Route Upgrade has been long-delayed. No 10 also said local leaders will be handed more than £1 billion to boost transport services. This is alongside an additional £270 million to improve buses and £330 million for road maintenance. Sir Keir will visit a factory in the North on Friday to urge local leaders to speed up delivery of projects such as a mass transit system in West Yorkshire, a new railway station in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle area, and the redevelopment of Bury Interchange. He said: 'The North is home to a wealth of talent and ingenuity. 'But for too long, it has been held to ransom by a Victorian-era transport system which has stifled its potential. 'I lived in Leeds for years, I get that this has real-world impacts – missed appointments, children late to school, work meetings rescheduled – all leading to insecurity and instability for working people. 'My Government won't stand by and watch. 'We are rolling up our sleeves, and today's down payment for growth is a vote of confidence in the North's world-beating industries. 'The film studios in Bradford, life sciences in Liverpool, the fintech industry in Leeds – it is time they had a government on their side to get the North motoring again. 'After years of false promises and under-delivery, this Government is delivering real change for the North. 'We are spending double as much on local transport in the North than the South.' Chancellor Rachel Reeves said reliable and affordable public transport links are 'essential for kickstarting economic growth and putting more money in people's pockets'. She added: 'The transport system outside of London and the South East has been plagued by delays and cancellations, frustrated by strikes and failing infrastructure because upgrades that were promised were never delivered.' The Conservatives have accused the Government of 're-announcing projects the previous Conservative government had planned'. Shadow transport secretary Gareth Bacon said: 'While we are glad that they are going to take forward the plans we conceived, Labour's recklessly ideological rail reforms will give the trade unions the power to hold the North to ransom, condemning passengers to chaos, confusion, and cancellations.'
