The #UK #government has signed compact agreements with six northern mayors setting out how Northern #Powerhouse Rail (NPR) will be developed and delivered. The agreements confirm a phased programme building on the #Transpennine Route Upgrade, starting with electrification and station upgrades on key corridors, followed by a new Liverpool–Manchester line and further cross-Pennine connections. £1.1bn has been allocated for development in the current Spending Review period, within an overall funding cap of £45bn. Most funding will come from central government, with local contributions expected for stations, integration and related development, and optional funding for additional regional priorities. The agreements also establish joint governance, including delivery boards involving ministers and mayors, and confirm continued work on key regional schemes such as major station upgrades and improved cross-regional connectivity.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/northern-powerhouse-rail-compact-agreements










