Lord Blunkett will chair the new White Rose Rail Board, bringing #Yorkshire leaders and rail partners together to drive delivery of Northern #Powerhouse Rail (NPR). The board includes the region’s mayors, #Government, Network Rail and industry representatives, with a focus on turning plans into action.
The move follows a £45 billion Government commitment to NPR, with Yorkshire central to the first phase. Early work will include electrification and upgrades between #Sheffield and #Leeds, enabling up to four fast trains an hour, alongside improvements at Sheffield, York and Leeds stations and plans for a new #Bradford station.
The investment aims to create faster, more reliable connections, support jobs, regeneration and growth, and strengthen links across Yorkshire, the North and beyond.
https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/news/article/white-rose-rail-board-meeting





