19 November 2020
Northern Rail Industry Leaders (NRIL), a group of more 150 rail business in the North of England, have welcomed today’s announcement from Transport for the North on the preferred route for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
Justin Moss and Mike Hulme, Co-Chairs, Northern Rail Industry Leaders (NRIL), said: “This is a positive step for Northern Powerhouse Rail and will be very much welcomed by Northern rail businesses, including NRIL members.
“With Transport for the North confirming a preferred way forward for the route, we now urge the Government to give Northern Powerhouse Rail the ‘green light’ and ensure the project plays a leading role in supporting the UK’s economic recovery post-Coronavirus.”