A series of articles studies plans for devolving rail services, focusing on the North, the Midlands and the East West Rail plan linking Oxford and Cambridge.
Former Rail Minister Andrew Jones discussed schemes such as Northern Powerhouse, plans to develop a Smart North ticketing scheme, and how local authorities and Local Enterprise Partnerships were “coming together to speak with a single voice on transport and economic priorities”.
Manchester City Council leaders Sir Richard Leese also delivered his verdict on Northern Powerhouse, and is originating from the northern cities working together.
- We've read it in: Transport Times, July 2016, p24
