The Transpennine Route Upgrade, or TRU, is a transformative, multi-billion pound railway programme that will better connect passengers in the North between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York.
TRU will transform the Transpennine main line into a high-performing, reliable railway, bringing more frequent, more reliable, faster, greener trains. The size of the project does mean that there will be planned disruption to services so the work can be delivered, however, we are still very much committed to keeping passengers moving on a train as often as possible, in comfort and on time.
The route
Stretching across the North of England between Manchester and York, via Huddersfield and Leeds, the 70-mile Transpennine main line serves 23 stations, crosses over and dips under dozens of bridges and viaducts, passes through six miles of tunnels, and crosses over 29 level crossings.
The programme is funded by the Department for Transport and delivered by Network Rail, through dedicated alliances and project teams. There are a number of organisations that make up TRU, and every one of them plays a crucial role in making it a world class programme.
We also work in close collaboration with train operators TransPennine Express and Northern, freight operators, a number of combined authorities across the region, as well as the members of our supply chain.
Community
This programme is not just about improving the railway. It’s also about enhancing daily lives and improving the communities along the route. For instance, we are committed to taking part in volunteering days within local communities, charitable initiatives, offering apprenticeship opportunities, and delivering work placements for adults and young people.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. To help keep people as safe as possible, we run targeted safety campaigns aimed at reducing risks on the railway. We take this responsibility seriously and our campaign work has brought the rail industry together with local schools to help raise awareness.
The project will be using the new digital notification service alongside our other communications methods to sign up to digital notifications of planned work in your area to reach you faster and keep you informed please complete the form below.
Digital Notification Registration