Northern Powerhouse Rail Growth Strategy

Bradford Council has released its Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) Growth Strategy which sets out the ambitions to transform the economy through a new high-speed rail connection in the city centre that will better connect the UK’s youngest city to the opportunities of the future.

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Why does Bradford need Northern Powerhouse Rail?

Supporters' Messages

On behalf of Bradford Civic Society, I'm delighted to pledge my support for the Next Stop Bradford campaign. Bradford is young, ambitious and hungry for growth so is the perfect location for a Northern Powerhouse Rail station that will transform the face of our city centre and improve economic prospects for the whole district. We're already at the heart of the country, now let's be at the heart of a new and vibrant east to west rail network too.

Si Cunningham Chairman of the Civic Society

The hard evidence is stacking up in favour of a city centre station and this is supported by businesses and people in the community who agree there is a vital demand for this investment in East to West connectivity.

Judith Cummins MP MP for Bradford South

This will open up opportunities for young people from across the north to explore the cultural heritage of each others' regions, as well as promoting economic opportunity.

Lucy H Shipley

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