tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Huw Merriman2024-05-16T00:00:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/all-aboard-new-proposal-aims-to-attract-more-young-train-drivers2024-05-16T00:00:00+01:00All aboard: new proposal aims to attract more young train driversThousands of opportunities could open up for young people, securing the skills we need to improve our railways in the long term. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/further-plans-unveiled-to-improve-rail-journeys-in-the-north2024-03-14T00:00:00+00:00Further plans unveiled to improve rail journeys in the NorthNew depot in Shipley will bring essential maintenance works closer to the north Transpennine route and increase reliability for passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/current-and-expected-rolling-stock-procurement-opportunities2024-02-22T00:00:00+00:00Current and expected rolling stock procurement opportunitiesLetter from the Rail Minister to UK train manufacturers, rolling stock companies and interested parties. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/transport-for-the-north-annual-conference2024-02-05T00:00:00+00:00Transport for the North annual conferenceOur plans to increase government funding through the Network North plan and wider transport investments.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tap-in-tap-out-train-travel-is-on-track-for-the-west-midlands-and-greater-manchester2024-02-01T00:01:00+00:00Tap-in, tap-out train travel is on track for the West Midlands and Greater ManchesterOver 90 rail stations will be included in the 'pay as you go' pilots. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/24-million-boost-to-deliver-improved-rail-journeys-in-bradford2024-01-30T12:02:18+00:00£24 million boost to deliver improved rail journeys in BradfordNew platform at Forster Square Station to increase rail services, reduce delays and better connect the city.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ministers-and-tfl-agree-250-million-government-funding-to-upgrade-londons-transport-system2023-12-18T00:00:00+00:00Ministers and TfL agree £250 million government funding to upgrade London’s transport systemFunding brings much-needed capital� investment and will support jobs across the country.� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/laws-passed-to-reduce-strike-disruption-and-protect-public-services2023-12-08T13:12:52+00:00Laws passed to reduce strike disruption and protect public servicesNew laws to reduce the impact of industrial action on rail, border security and ambulance services while balancing the ability of workers to strike.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/service-announcement-39-billion-boost-for-more-reliable-train-journeys-in-the-north2023-12-04T00:01:05+00:00Service announcement: £3.9 billion boost for more reliable train journeys in the NorthPassengers will benefit from a fully-electrified line, accessible stations and more frequent services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/53-million-investment-in-innovative-projects-to-make-railways-more-accessible2023-11-23T10:30:56+00:00£5.3 million investment in innovative projects to make railways more accessibleWinners announced for the First of a Kind (FOAK) 2023 competition.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-6-monthly-report-to-parliament-november-20232023-11-15T10:27:18+00:00HS2 6-monthly report to Parliament: November 2023�Review of HS2 including programme update, benefits, local community impact and engagement, land and property, programme governance and a forward look.  � tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/funding-boost-for-new-train-station-in-bradford-as-part-of-network-north-plan2023-11-14T00:00:00+00:00Funding boost for new train station in Bradford as part of Network North PlanNew station to improve connectivity, benefitting education and business in the UK’s ‘City of Culture�.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/passenger-rail-minimum-service-levels2023-11-08T15:50:36+00:00Passenger rail: minimum service levelsRegulations laid to address strike action in passenger rail.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/a66-northern-trans-pennine-development-consent-order-decision-extension2023-11-08T00:00:00+00:00A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent Order: decision extensionThe deadline for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine DCO decision has been extended until 7 March 2024.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/deadline-extended-for-the-a1-in-northumberland-morpeth-to-ellingham-decision2023-09-05T10:39:39+01:00Deadline extended for the A1 in Northumberland � Morpeth to Ellingham decisionThe deadline for the A1 in Northumberland � Morpeth to Ellingham Development Consent Order decision has been extended.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/strikes-bill-becomes-law2023-07-20T15:29:20+01:00Strikes Bill becomes lawGovernment Bill to introduce Minimum Service Levels during industrial action receives Royal Assenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-to-leeds-study-terms-of-reference2023-07-17T17:28:06+01:00HS2 to Leeds Study terms of referenceTerms of reference published for study that considers the most effective way to run HS2 trains to Leeds.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/53-train-stations-to-benefit-from-tap-in-tap-out-rollout2023-07-04T06:30:02+01:0053 train stations to benefit from tap-in tap-out rolloutPassengers across the South East of England will benefit from 'Pay As You Go' technology by the end of December 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/second-additional-provision-added-to-the-high-speed-rail-crewe-manchester-bill2023-07-03T12:03:31+01:00Second additional provision added to the High Speed Rail (Crewe � Manchester) BillNew provision proposes a number of changes to the powers of the bill to ensure that the best possible railway is built.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-6-monthly-report-to-parliament-june-20232023-06-19T10:31:00+01:00HS2 6-monthly report to Parliament: June 2023Review of HS2 including programme update, benefits, local community impact and engagement, land and property, programme governance and a forward look.