Northern Powerhouse Rail1 Jul 2026Warning northern rail scheme could exceed £45bn capA report fears the lessons of HS2 have not been learned and could mean similar mistakes.1 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Ex-rail minister hopeful of alternative HS2 plansA former rail minister says a link to Birmingham from the North West is "the real prize".30 Jun 202629 Jun 2026New high-speed rail link and station set for townPlans are under way for a high-speed rail link and train station to be built at Warrington Quay Bank.29 Jun 202625 Jan 2026Council shelves schemes in order to fund new stationCouncil says the schemes may return, but its focus is funding a project of "national importance".25 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Rail agreement signed 'subject to value for money'The Leamside Line's reopening is set to progress as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail initiative.23 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Rail passengers excited by town's new station planThe town has not had intercity rail links since the 1980s but could be getting a new station.17 Jan 202615 Jan 2026'I understand why people are cynical of rail plan'Transport special as mayor answers questions on trains, trams, tunnels, buses and roads.15 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Will new rail line pull into Crewe?Views differ on the government plan for a new Birmingham-to-Manchester line, Kaleigh Watterson says.15 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Starmer 'committed' to major Yorkshire rail projectSir Keir Starmer says the North should have rail services "just as good as the South and other places in the country". 14 Jan 2026...
