{"id":89558,"date":"2018-03-02T17:03:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T17:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=0c5e91dbcf26be2db178c541500a1606"},"modified":"2018-03-02T17:03:00","modified_gmt":"2018-03-02T17:03:00","slug":"news-story-grayling-progress-on-transpennine-route-upgrade-and-crossrail-2-to-advance-in-lockstep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=89558","title":{"rendered":"News story: Grayling: progress on Transpennine route upgrade and Crossrail 2 to advance in lockstep"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has announced today (2 March 2018) that he expects a \u00a33 billion programme of upgrades to the Transpennine route to begin from spring 2019, as an Independent Affordability Review is established to ensure the affordability of Crossrail 2.<\/p>\n

Speaking in Leeds, Mr Grayling said that whilst work is underway on the key route between Manchester, Leeds and York, he expects Network Rail to begin investing the \u00a33 billion into an ambitious rolling programme of works as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

Mr Grayling also reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to ensuring transport improvements across the country advances in lockstep, announcing that an Independent Affordability Review, commissioned jointly by the Department for Transport and Transport for London, has been established to ensure that Crossrail 2 demonstrates affordability and value for money to the taxpayer.<\/p>\n

The Transport Secretary also said he will work with local authorities along the Transpennine route to discuss how to maximise the benefits of the \u00a33 billion investment, such as creating new stations to increase access to the railway and finding opportunities for housing development.<\/p>\n

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Transport Secretary Chris Grayling with Andrew Percy, MP for Brigg and Goole, and Siemens staff at the site of the planned train factory in Goole.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the Transport for the Northern Powerhouse conference, Mr Grayling said:<\/p>\n

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I want to realise passenger benefits from the \u00a33 billion we have ring-fenced for the Pennine route as fast as possible.<\/p>\n

Network Rail has already begun detailed designs, and provided us with options for the Transpennine Route Upgrade to meet the objectives we\u2019ve set out – for journey times, capacity and reliability.<\/p>\n

That \u2013 in turn \u2013 has given us an opportunity to undertake the work in phases starting as soon as spring next year.<\/p>\n

This is not just about meeting rising demand for train travel. It\u2019s about transforming journeys too.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Transport Secretary also said he will work with local authorities along the Transpennine route to discuss how to maximise the benefits of the \u00a33 billion investment, such as creating new stations to increase access to the railway and finding opportunities for housing development.<\/p>\n

The Independent Affordability Review into Crossrail 2, commissioned jointly by the Department for Transport and Transport for London, is an important step in developing the project.<\/p>\n

It will focus on the affordability of the project, ensuring the project learns from the best practice exhibited by projects like Crossrail, and that those who stand to benefit from new infrastructure contribute to funding it.
\nMike Gerrard, former managing director of Thames Tideway Tunnel, has agreed to lead the review, ensuring the public gets an affordable scheme that is fair to the UK<\/abbr> taxpayer.<\/p>\n

Chair of the Independent Affordability Review, Mike Gerrard said:<\/p>\n

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Crossrail 2 has the potential to relieve congestion and unlock housing, jobs and development to support future growth in London, but it is imperative that it can be delivered in an affordable way that is fair to both the London public and the wider UK<\/abbr> taxpayer.<\/p>\n

Major projects work best when independent reviews, drawing on a wealth of experience, help move them from plans to spades in the ground. I am delighted to chair this crucial review and I look forward to working with the Department for Transport and Transport for London to ensure that Crossrail 2 is the best project it can be.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mike Brown, London\u2019s Transport Commissioner, said:<\/p>\n

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We welcome the government\u2019s backing for infrastructure projects of national importance such as Crossrail 2 and are pleased to be working with the Department for Transport on the Independent Affordability Review led by Mike Gerrard. This is an important step forward for a project that is vital for London, as reflected in the Mayor\u2019s Transport Strategy, and for the whole of the south-east region.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Review is expected to conclude in summer 2018.<\/p>\n

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