The Prime Minister announced the latest tranche of TRU funding | TRU Stakeholder Update April 2025

The Prime Minister has announced an additional £415m for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), bringing total approved funding to £7.3bn. This funding will help deliver faster, more frequent, and greener rail services between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds, and York. TRU is also creating thousands of jobs, hundreds of apprenticeships, and reducing carbon emissions by up to 87,000 tonnes each year.

James Richardson, TRU Managing Director, highlighted that the government shows confidence in our work. By improving connectivity and capacity, the programme will boost investment, housing, jobs, and productivity across the region.

This funding will help deliver a modern railway that better connects communities across the North, improving journeys for customers and strengthening the region's economic future. TRU will unlock new opportunities, support local business, and contribute to create a more prosperous and connected North for generations to come.