Yorkshire’s Plan for Rail

People across our area will warmly welcome the publication of the White Rose Rail Report today. 

“This practical, deliverable £14 billion long-term plan for improving Yorkshire’s railways can be a game-changer for everyone who relies on our regional rail network. 

“I’m really pleased that better services for Wakefield, Castleford, Featherstone, Knottingley, Normanton and Pontefract are at the heart of the plan. They will help unlock some of the great untapped potential in our district.

“Long-term investment on this scale could deliver a multi-billion-pound boost to the Government’s growth mission and would be a major vote of confidence in our region.” 

“Investing in rail is an important part of improving productivity and unlocking growth in our local economy.

“To do that passengers need a railway with better trains and more frequent services which serve more destinations.  

“Wakefield and our towns deserve a rail network that is modern, reliable and accessible for all. Making it easier for people to move around our region.

“The publication of this long-term plan is a significant milestone in getting us there.

“I look forward to working with stakeholders across our region to make the case to the Government that it’s time to back Yorkshire by investing in our network.”