David AbdyPortfolio Management OfficeTransport for the North

19Local Government

partners

4Development

partners

11 Local

Enterprise Partners

Cross boundary work with Scotland, Wales and the Midlands

Transport for the North

Transport for the North (TfN) and partners share a common vision for a:

Vibrant and growing economy across the North of England, which builds on its unique economic strengths, to transform

the economy, provide opportunities for its communities, attracts and retains the brightest and best talent, and is a global force in terms of its research, development, and

business activities.

TfN adding value

Helping create a transformed Northern

economy

Coherent and integrated approach

to pan-Northern strategic transport

planning

Existing strong and inclusive partnership,

driving growth

Cities and Local Government Devolution

Act - governance and funding powers to the

North

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Devolving power to the North

• TfN will become the first sub-national statutory transport body in England in 2017

• Greater role in developing the case for investment• Making the right transport decisions for the North• Closer collaboration and intelligence sharing with businesses, through

LEPs and Business North

Three enabling capabilities:Financial and Professional Services, Education, and Logistics

Four prime capabilities:

Advanced manufacturing Digital

Energy Health innovation

A ‘transformational’ growth scenario by 2050 could generate:

£97 billion GVA

increase to the Northern economy

850,000 more jobs

than ‘business as usual’

Prioritised and sequenced

delivery programme

Long term, multi-modal plan

Strong case for transformational

investment

Public facing, publicly

supported plan

Pursuit of transformational

economic outcomes

A living, evolving document

TfN Strategic Transport Plan (STP)

Integrated Roads Report and the Strategic Road Network

An integrated, evidence based approach to identify the improvements needed to the strategic road network to connect the North

Integrated Rail Report and the Strategic Rail Network

An integrated, evidence based approach to improve rail infrastructure and services across the North, with a sequential investment programme

Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR)An ambitious plan to connect the economic centres

of the North with increase frequency and capacity, and reduced journey times for faster east-west rail services

Economic Appraisal and Transport DemandDeveloping the future travel demand patterns that

will result from the transformational growth scenarios set out in the NPIER

Freight and LogisticsInvesting in the North’s freight and logistics sector

could lead to nearly £35 billion worth of benefits to the Northern Powerhouse over the next six decades

International ConnectivityThe International Connectivity Commission will

make recommendations to improve access to the North’s ports and airports

Smart and Integrated TravelDeveloping Smart North, a ticketing and journey

planning system, will allow passengers to travel seamlessly around the North using contactless payment

Autumn 2016

Development of the Strategic Transport Plan

Prioritisation of Northern Powerhouse Rail network

Strategic Road Studies Reports

Winter 2016

Summer 2017

TfN statutory body status approved

Northern Powerhouse Rail SOBC

Final Publication of Strategic Transport Plan and

Sustainability Appraisal

Spring 2018

Key Milestones

Formal Public Consultation

Summer 2018

Publication of Draft STP and Sustainability Statement

Initial Public Engagement

Spring 2017

Autumn Statement updateThe Chancellor announced several items of interest

to TfN, including a new Northern Powerhouse Strategy. We were also mentioned by name in his Autumn Statement in reference to NPR

Northern Powerhouse StrategyThe Northern Powerhouse Strategy was published

alongside the Autumn Statement.

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