#NorthernPowercut - It's time for a fair deal for the North
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Mark Roger GREGORY
11 years ago
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Yes, TransPennine electrification must integrate with HS3. No, that is no excuse for not electrifying the existing "classic" route through Huddersfield. TransPennine electrification must be COMPLETED before the start of building Crossrail 2.
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kevin harmon
11 years ago
Honour your commitment and ensure the north doesn't languish behind the south east Mr chancellor.
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Ed Beacock
11 years ago
Act now or expect a serious outcry over another London crossrail scheme!
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David Thrower
11 years ago
It is vital to the North of England that the Manchester to Leeds and York rail route is electrified and that High Speed 3 is planned for the longer term.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
come on now this really needs to happen !
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Anonymous
11 years ago
There's an urgent need for better and faster trans-Pennine rail connectivity and for the north to have its fair share of transport spending, and electrification should be part of this. However it is important to invest in a rail network that connects and meets public demands. The trans-Pennine route seems to have a very high demand for both commuter travel and for inter-town and inter-city travel. Electrification in Manchester has seen trams as trains serving a commuter need, but at the same time wiping towns the size of Oldham from the national rail network. At the other end of the scale an electric HS3 high-speed rail as per the segregated HS1/HS2 routes is unlikely to suit if a route serves only Manchester and Leeds as the demand would not be high for travel just between those cities. People want to travel on through trains from towns and cities beyond and from intermediate towns to one or other of the cities. Time changing trains or even changing stations wipes out the benefits of faster trains. What would probably be of most benefit would be a substantial upgrade of the existing route to provide faster regional express services with greater passenger capacity and at the same time also providing improvements to commuter services along the corridor and feeder lines. Faster trains will need more than just electrification, work such as replacing foot level crossings with bridges will need to be done. Much planning is needed, but if the government is to retain any credibility in the north that needs to be done fast.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
It's part of the reason I voted conservative!
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susan kaye
11 years ago
Londoners get £3328 per person spent on traffic infrastructure in the north west it's £134 per person. Says it all really.
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Alice Robinson
11 years ago
This is necessary for the north. We need this to go ahead.
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peter gunn
11 years ago
8 billion for london crossrail & money no problem. Why is it different for the north.
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Jason Hindle
11 years ago
Perhaps the government could consider behaving a little 21st century, rather than bad old 1970s?
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Michael Rogers
11 years ago
I understand the reasons for delaying electrification, however, you have also stated additional rolling stock on the most congested line outside of London isn't possible until electrification, so either electrify the route, or provide us with more diesel carriages! Pacers were meant to be decommissioned well before 2015, now you're saying we should be enduring them well beyond 2020?
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Two of England's closest biggest cities and economies linked by a 100 year old train line that takes an age to travel. Ridiculous get this built asap.
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Richard Witter
11 years ago
Transport infrastructure goes hand in hand with job creation and accessibility. Both if these surely meet the government aspirations of reducing unemployment, and creating a stronger northern economy.
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andrew j richards
11 years ago
Keep faith with the north. Electify Leeds to Manchester Railway now.
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Anthony McCully
11 years ago
I've listened carefully to the reasons for deferring this rail project and its not likely to get underway until the issues within Network Rail are resolved ( and this includes the Great Western electrification) and a realistic cost appraisal developed for trans-pennine rail services. Pressure needs to be kept on the Transport Minister , the Chancellor and Network Rail to ensure effective project management is available to get planning underway again !
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Mike Eden
11 years ago
If this London centric government can't be bothered investing in the North maybe it is time to flex our muscles and push for independence.
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trevor thomas
11 years ago
The UK exists beyond Watford
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Stephen Claydon
11 years ago
it's time for fair and equal investment across the country
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C Poyser
11 years ago
Open the accounts to public scrutiny to explain why suddenly funding for rail improvement outside London is no longer available
Yes, TransPennine electrification must integrate with HS3. No, that is no excuse for not electrifying the existing "classic" route through Huddersfield. TransPennine electrification must be COMPLETED before the start of building Crossrail 2.
Honour your commitment and ensure the north doesn't languish behind the south east Mr chancellor.
Act now or expect a serious outcry over another London crossrail scheme!
It is vital to the North of England that the Manchester to Leeds and York rail route is electrified and that High Speed 3 is planned for the longer term.
come on now this really needs to happen !
There's an urgent need for better and faster trans-Pennine rail connectivity and for the north to have its fair share of transport spending, and electrification should be part of this. However it is important to invest in a rail network that connects and meets public demands. The trans-Pennine route seems to have a very high demand for both commuter travel and for inter-town and inter-city travel. Electrification in Manchester has seen trams as trains serving a commuter need, but at the same time wiping towns the size of Oldham from the national rail network. At the other end of the scale an electric HS3 high-speed rail as per the segregated HS1/HS2 routes is unlikely to suit if a route serves only Manchester and Leeds as the demand would not be high for travel just between those cities. People want to travel on through trains from towns and cities beyond and from intermediate towns to one or other of the cities. Time changing trains or even changing stations wipes out the benefits of faster trains. What would probably be of most benefit would be a substantial upgrade of the existing route to provide faster regional express services with greater passenger capacity and at the same time also providing improvements to commuter services along the corridor and feeder lines. Faster trains will need more than just electrification, work such as replacing foot level crossings with bridges will need to be done. Much planning is needed, but if the government is to retain any credibility in the north that needs to be done fast.
It's part of the reason I voted conservative!
Londoners get £3328 per person spent on traffic infrastructure in the north west it's £134 per person. Says it all really.
This is necessary for the north. We need this to go ahead.
8 billion for london crossrail & money no problem. Why is it different for the north.
Perhaps the government could consider behaving a little 21st century, rather than bad old 1970s?
I understand the reasons for delaying electrification, however, you have also stated additional rolling stock on the most congested line outside of London isn't possible until electrification, so either electrify the route, or provide us with more diesel carriages! Pacers were meant to be decommissioned well before 2015, now you're saying we should be enduring them well beyond 2020?
Two of England's closest biggest cities and economies linked by a 100 year old train line that takes an age to travel. Ridiculous get this built asap.
Transport infrastructure goes hand in hand with job creation and accessibility. Both if these surely meet the government aspirations of reducing unemployment, and creating a stronger northern economy.
Keep faith with the north. Electify Leeds to Manchester Railway now.
I've listened carefully to the reasons for deferring this rail project and its not likely to get underway until the issues within Network Rail are resolved ( and this includes the Great Western electrification) and a realistic cost appraisal developed for trans-pennine rail services. Pressure needs to be kept on the Transport Minister , the Chancellor and Network Rail to ensure effective project management is available to get planning underway again !
If this London centric government can't be bothered investing in the North maybe it is time to flex our muscles and push for independence.
The UK exists beyond Watford
it's time for fair and equal investment across the country
Open the accounts to public scrutiny to explain why suddenly funding for rail improvement outside London is no longer available