Design Flaw Delays Launch of New Northern Train Fleet
Rail operator Northern is launching the first of a £500 million fleet of 100 new trains, which will take over the routes serviced by the 1980s diesel trains. However, the phasing out of the Pacer trains could be delayed due to a design flaw with their replacement. The hopes that by the end of the […]
Rail Transport Investment for Northern England
A government minister admitted that Northern England’s transport system has suffered “long-term under-investment stretching back decades”. However, he also mentioned that the proposed £70 billion improvement plan might not be fully funded. Andrew Jones, a junior transport minister, said there was a strong case for greater investment in the North but warned that other projects […]
