Integrated Rail Plan launched for the Sheffield City Region Posted on: July 30th, 2019 An ambitious new Integrated Rail Plan has been launched for the Sheffield City Region – as the region looks to improve connectivity and drive economic growth across the region. Supported by local authorities and organisations including Transport for the North and the Department for Transport the proposals include new stations to Barnsley Dearn Valley, Rotherham, and the ever growing Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The plans also include: Improved speed and frequency of trains Major upgrades to existing stations including Sheffield and Chesterfield to prepare them for HS2 [emaillocker id=”71749″] Connection to other main lines including Rotherham-Lincoln and a connection to Northern Powerhouse Rail Future proofing the successful Supertram light rail network which was recently extended – with plans for further expansion Infrastructure and connectivity is set to be crucial to unlocking new development sites, regeneration and economic growth in the Sheffield City Region, something which will be a major focus of the South Yorkshire Development Conference later this year. Click here for details > The proposals outlined by Mayor Dan Jarvis will be funded in part by the Sheffield City Region’s Transforming Cities Fund bid – whilst others have already been given the green light by Network Rail. Others will form part of the wider investment programme being developed by Transport for the North as they look to unlock opportunities across the North of England. Of the launch Mayor Dan Jarvis said: “This is a landmark moment for our region. For the first time, government, regional partners and our local authorities have come together to welcome a vision for the future of our rail services, creating a plan that will revolutionise rail travel for our communities. The most important feature of this plan is that it ties together separate projects such as HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail into one cohesive whole, enabling people to travel within our region, across the North and nationally in a simple and efficient way.” Tim Wood, Director for Northern Powerhouse Rail at Transport for the North, said: “The result will be more seats, on new, faster trains, direct to more locations across the North and beyond. Couple that with the opportunities to reduce car trips and stimulate local housing and job creation, and it becomes an extremely compelling story.” Come and hear about the regional plans and how your company can get involved in the delivery of the scheme at the South Yorkshire Development Conference. Click here for details > [/emaillocker]
