Northern Powerhouse Rail Bill

This bill would commit the Government to fully supporting the building of Northern Powerhouse Rail. 

Northern Powerhouse Rail is a new rail network for the North of England aimed at increasing the rail capacity for the 21st century.

Featuring new and significantly upgraded railway lines, it will be the region’s single biggest transport investment since the Industrial Revolution. It will improve journey times and boost the number of trains per hour, allowing the northern economy to operate on a better level.

It will transform rail services making it easier to move between the region’s towns and cities.

It is much more than an infrastructure project – it has the potential to be a social and economic catalyst for the region and the people and businesses of the North. It is an investment in infrastructure that will deliver benefits to the economy, quality of life, education and the environment.