• 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
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