Timeline

This study is just part of our plans to provide faster, more frequent and more reliable services across the north by 2020.

Northern Hub Timeline

1 Network Rail makes case for first new high speed line
2 Network Rail launches Northern Hub report
3 Network Rail publishes findings on possible second and third high speed lines
4 Network Rail launches further consultation on proposals for northern rail routes (Northern RUS)
5 Government sets out national rail service requirements for five year period (2014 – 2019) and confirms whether it agrees need for Northern Hub improvements
6 Network Rail sets out detailed plan to meet government target services
7 Office of Rail Regulation decides on funding available to meet Network Rail’s plans, including Northern Hub proposals
8 Manchester to Liverpool line electrified, increasing speed and reliability of services
9 Potential start of work proposed by Northern Hub report