The North West is to be delivered a ‘world-class’ rail service, after the Government franchised northern rail commitments to Arriva Rail North and First TransPennine Express.

Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin believes improved transport links across the north of England will help proved economic benefit to the region.

Once again – for the second week running – Network Rail have called off their national strikes that were set to affect hundreds of thousands of commuters across the country.

The rail network in Manchester and the North of England is to be revitalised between now and 2020, according to new government plans.

Plans to provide more seats, more services and a fleet of brand new trains throughout the North of England by 2020 are revealed by Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin.

Manchester MPs think Transport for the North (TfN) will be good for business, but have said it needs to be beneficial for everyone else as well.