Hull City Council leader meets with Rail Minister to discuss rail electrification 19th October 2023 The leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, has stepped up his efforts to get certainty from the government on when electrification of the Hull to Leeds rail line will take place. Following his letter to the Secretary of State for Transport, written following the termination of the HS2 project earlier this month, Councillor […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor mike rossDepartment for TransportElectrificationnetwork railNorthern Powerhouse RailTransport for the North
Hull City Council leader calls on Secretary of State for update on rail electrification 11th October 2023 Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has (today) written to the Secretary of State for Transport to seek clarification on when the government expect electrification of the Hull to Leeds rail line to take place. Hull City Council has been working with its partners at Transport for the North and Network Rail, alongside the […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor mike rossDepartment for Transportnetwork railNorthern Powerhouse RailTransport for the North
New plans place active travel at the forefront of Transport for the North’s agenda 24th March 2022 Active travel and multimodal hubs have been highlighted as two important strands of future transport policy by Transport for the North (TfN). As part of plans to update the 2019 Strategic Transport Plan, TfN published two documents which support the need for integrated active travel and multimodal hubs across the northern region. The documents – […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Daren HaleTransport for the North
Transport for the North boss visits Hull to help unlock city’s economic potential 3rd February 2022 Transport for the North chief executive Martin Tugwell is visiting Hull today (Thursday 3 February) to set out how TfN’s Northern Transport Charter can help to unlock the city’s economic potential and in particular the key role that investment in its transport system can have. The visit began this morning at Hull Paragon Interchange, where […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63 Castle Streetintegrated rail planTransport for the North
Have you say on plans to decarbonise transport 24th June 2021 People in Yorkshire and the Humber are encouraged to have their say on the region’s Decarbonisation Strategy at an online public consultation event next month. The draft strategy, developed by the region’s political and business leaders through Transport for the North, sets out the ambitious goal of achieving near-zero carbon emissions from surface transport by […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleDecarbonisation StrategyHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyTransport for the North
Public invited to take a trip into Hull’s captivating history 25th May 2021 Hullensians, archaeologists and history enthusiasts are invited to meet the people behind the city’s biggest ever archaeological dig. The experienced team of archaeologists working at the Trinity Burial Ground, as part of Highways England’s A63 Castle Street improvement scheme, are holding a free virtual event where the fascinating history of Hull’s population will be revealed. […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Historic EnglandHull MinisterHumber Archaeology PartnershipHumber Field ArchaeologyNational HighwaysOxford ArchaeologyTransport for the NorthTrinity Burial Ground
City urged to help fast-track Hull’s route towards electrification 4th September 2020 Residents and businesses in Hull are being asked to support the final push in a long campaign to electrify and upgrade the railway lines from Hull to Selby and Hull to Sheffield. If successful, it could cut journey times from Hull to Leeds from 57 minutes to just 38 minutes, and Hull to Sheffield from […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleElectrificationNorthern Powerhouse RailSelbyTransPennineTransport for the North
Work begins on major upgrade of A63 18th June 2020 A major upgrade that will transform Hull’s transport network is now officially under way. Work has now begun to improve the A63 Castle Street, which will improve transport links between the Port of Hull to the A63 and M62 along with the wider strategic road network. The scheme will also help to reunite the city […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63Castle StreetCouncillor Daren HaleGrant ShappsM62National HighwaysTransport for the NorthTrinity Burial Ground
Green light for work to transform one of Hull’s busiest roads 29th May 2020 Work to transform one of Hull’s busiest roads will start in summer. The A63 Castle Street scheme will improve transport links between the Port of Hull to the A63 and M62 along with the wider strategic road network. The scheme also help to reunite the city centre with its waterfront, supporting the city’s economic growth […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets A63A63 footbridgeBalfour BeattyCouncillor Daren HaleDr Mary MurdochFruit MarketHumber LEPNational HighwaysTransport for the North
From Hull to Halifax – new rail service launches 19th December 2019 Northern Rail has launched a new service to provide direct trains between Halifax and Hull. The improved east-to-west link means commuters have the option of travelling to Leeds twice an hour, up from just one journey. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment, said: “This additional service is one that will be welcomed by […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleNorthern RailTransport for the North
Hull backs calls for ‘Northern Budget’ to deliver infrastructure boost 15th August 2019 Hull City Council is backing calls by northern leaders for the Government to commit to a “Northern Budget” to boost the region’s economic fortunes. The calls asks the Government to deliver on commitments promised as part of the Northern Powerhouse agenda. It is being backed by the Transport for the North, which represents more than […] Read more Regeneration Transport & Streets BrexitCouncillor Daren HaleNorthern Infrastructure PipelineNorthern Powerhouse RailTransport for the North
See plans on how to improve Hull’s rail and road network 6th March 2019 Major plans on how Transport for the North can improve Hull’s rail and road network are to be on display at a drop-in session this week. Members of the public will have the opportunity to meet with transport leaders, including representatives from Transport for the North about the newly launched Strategic Transport Plan. Highways England […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Transport for the North
