Transport for the North sets out new plans

Transport for the North (TfN) has updated its strategic plan that outlines its vision for the region.

NIC urges quick delivery of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail to boost Northern productivity

The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has “urged government to stick to the plan and get on with delivering HS2 to Manchester and the core Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) as quickly as possible” to boost the North’s economic productivity. The post NIC urges quick delivery of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail to boost Northern productivity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

How the North can contribute to decarbonising the UK’s aviation sector

The North can play a key role in decarbonising the UK’s aviation sector according to a new report from Transport for the North (TfN). The post How the North can contribute to decarbonising the UK’s aviation sector appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Transport for the North sets out infrastructure improvements needed for freight and logistics growth

Transport for the North (TfN) has detailed a number of infrastructure and policy interventions needed for the region’s freight and logistics sector to reach a potential value of over £30bn and employment of half a million people by 2050. The post Transport for the North sets out infrastructure improvements needed for freight and logistics growth appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in November 2022

Construction never sleeps, and even as the shorter and darker days roll in, many of the country’s top firms are making new appointments. The post Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in November 2022 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.