Network Rail publishes new strategy

Network Rail has published the new Northern Route Utilisation Strategy (RUS).  Over the next ten to 20 years the strategy forecasts rail usage in the north increasing significantly.  The strategy forecasts increases of 30-45% in passenger rail travel in cities such as Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield by 2019 and increases of between 60-75% by 2029. 

The RUS is now being consulted on and sets out the priorities for the railway in the north over the next 20 years.  The strategy includes features such as the Northern Hub and new platforms at Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester Airport stations. 

Comments on the proposals are welcomed and the deadline for responses is the 14 January 2011.  Network Rail intends to publish the final RUS next spring. www.networkrail.co.uk

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