CBI response to strategic transport plan

Neil Carberry, CBI Managing Director for Infrastructure and People, said:

“The publication of Transport for the North’s Strategic Transport Plan is a significant milestone in delivering the infrastructure that is needed to boost productivity across the whole of the north. Their plans for improved connections between the towns, cities and economic centres that will drive long-term growth, reflect many of the priorities highlighted by businesses in the north.

“Reaching this stage is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of elected and business leaders, who will be looking to see progress continue at pace.

“It is now for other areas and central government to work together to ensure that no region is left behind by the regional growth agenda.”

Sarah Glendinning, CBI North East Director, said:

“The publication of Transport for the North’s (TfN) Strategic Transport Plan is a significant milestone in delivering the infrastructure that is needed to boost productivity in the North East and across the whole of the north of England.

“Through TfN’s seven proposed strategic development corridors, the North East should see a number of improvements that businesses have long been calling for, including improved access to the region’s ports and airports, enhancements to East Coast Main Line stations and links from Newcastle to the other key cities of the north through Northern Powerhouse Rail.

“Reaching this stage is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of elected and business leaders, who will be looking to see progress continue at pace.”

Beckie Hart, CBI Yorkshire & Humber Director, said:

“The publication of Transport for the North’s (TfN) Strategic Transport Plan is a significant milestone in delivering the infrastructure that is needed to boost productivity in Yorkshire and the Humber and across the whole of the north of England.

“Through TfN’s seven proposed strategic development corridors, Yorkshire and the Humber should see a number of improvements that businesses have long been calling for, including improved access to the region’s ports and airports, enhancements to road connections north and south, and links from Leeds, Sheffield and Hull to the other key cities of the north through Northern Powerhouse Rail.

“Reaching this stage is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of elected and business leaders, who will be looking to see progress continue at pace.”

Damian Waters, CBI North West Director, said:

“The publication of Transport for the North’s (TfN) Strategic Transport Plan is a significant milestone in delivering the infrastructure that is needed to boost productivity in the North West and across the whole of the north.

“Through TfN’s seven proposed strategic development corridors, the North West should see a number of improvements that businesses have long been calling for, including improved freight connections, enhancements to West Coast Main Line stations and links from Liverpool and Manchester to the other key cities of the north through Northern Powerhouse Rail.

“Reaching this stage is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of elected and business leaders, who will be looking to see progress continue at pace.”