Securing Liverpool City Region's place in a thriving North of England
Transforming connectivity in the Northto better connect the key economic areas and cities of the North.
Support the creation of 850,000 jobs by 2050
Increase the population within 60 minutes of four major Northern cities or Manchester Airport from less than 10,000 today to 1.3 million
Support a £100bn boost to the economy by 2050
Our vision is of a thriving North of England where modern transport connections drive economic growth and support an excellent quality of life.
Bring Manchester Airport within 90 minutes reach for 3 million more people
Integrate with HS2 and other rail schemes to maximise benefits for the North
Better connect the North’s ‘prime capabilities’ (advanced manufacturing, energy, health innovation and digital)
Quadruple the number of businesses within 90 minutes of four or more major Northern Cities
Provide more capacity for passengers
Free up space on existing lines and local services
Northern Powerhouse Rail will be delivered over a 30-year period through a combination of new line, use of planned HS2 infrastructure, and major upgrades to existing routes
Using rail to connect the North effectively will change the way people in Liverpool City Region live, work and do business.
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Since 2010, Liverpool City Region has seen rail passenger numbers rocket. Liverpool Lime Street alone welcomes over 14.8 million passengers every year (up by 27% since 2010).
11.6 million passengers travelling to Liverpool over a year
14.8 million passengers travelling to Liverpool over a year
Tim Wood, Northern Powerhouse Rail Director“For centuries, Liverpool has established a position as a gateway to the world. The city region’s colourful and embracing personality makes it a fantastic place to live, visit and do business.
Now’s the time to secure the 21st century rail service a city of its stature deserves.”
Advanced Manufacturing
Energy
Health Innovation
Digital
Options currently being explored for Liverpool include new and upgraded rapid rail lines to connect the city with both the HS2 mainline to the Midlands and London and the HS2 spur line to the centre of Manchester via the city’s airport.
Northern Powerhouse Rail will deliver a step change in Liverpool’s rail travel and help rebalance the UK economy
With Northern Powerhouse Rail we expect:
Over
777000
more residents of Liverpool will be able to access four major northern cities within 90 minutes from home, an increase of 50%.
Around
80945
more businesses will be able to connect with Manchester within 90 minutes.*
More than
2.1 million
people will live within 90 minutes travel time of Liverpool city centre.
*Numbers are based on conditional outputs and are subject to change.
The North must rise to the occasion. Now is the time to help make a vision for better rail a reality.
Connecting and growing the economy of the North of England.
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