Transport for the North

TfN recently attended Highways UK connecting with industry professionals and discussing the future of road networks. Andrew Hough, Major Roads Planning and Project Officer, shared insights on our EVCI Planning Framework, showcasing how collaboration is key to driving a sustainable future forward. Tom J., Principal Social Researcher, also contributed to a panel discussing "How we can get public transport working for everyone?" Find out more about our work on these topics: ⚡EVCI https://lnkd.in/eKgBXDfK 🚌Social inclusion https://lnkd.in/e2-kXRH6 #publictransport #transportforthenorth #transformingthenorth

Really enjoyed Andrew Hough and Danny Parr sharing highlights at Highways UK from our work to enhance the excellent Transport for the North Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Planning Framework. As well as outlining new functions and features, the presentation highlighted the great things that can be achieved through effective collaboration; in this case between STBs, LAs, DNOs, Ordnance Survey, Arcadis and other consultancies. Simon McGlone Caitlin Stokes Orla Bermingham Lauren Lett Hari Roy Nandini Derasari Kiran Sidhu Thomas Hallam #collaboration #data #EV #planetpositive

✨After wrapping up a great first day at Highways UK yesterday, we held our annual Copper dinner. 💬A big thank you to everyone who joined us, with special thanks to Owen Wilson, Transport for the North and James Barwise, Road Haulage Association (RHA) for sharing their sector insights. 📍We’re here again today at Stand 180, come and say hi! #HUK2024 #Highways #Transport #HighwaysUK #Communications

Our fringe event at #CPC24 was a brilliant chance to bring together TfN members, business leaders and the Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Helen Whately MP. Thank you to everyone who came along to hear more about how we can #TransformTheNorth together! Clare Hayward, Scott Smith, Leo Hammond, Martin Tugwell

Excited to present how transport is embracing digital transformation at an multi-sector 'Excellence in Digital Transformation' event later this week. I'll speak to the industry's specific challenges and the current landscape of transport technology. The session will explore how we can lever targeted policies, invest in enabling connectivity infrastructure and deploy innovative delivery models to digitally enable networks and systems for passengers and goods - in ways that navigate the complexities of legacy infrastructure, complex regulatory frameworks, technical debt, and a diverse array of operational partners with varied interests.

We were eager to support the emerging #hydrogen economy in the city of #Bradford today 📈 Whether it's powering buses, trains or HGVs, we know that hydrogen could make up to 35% of final energy demand (Hydrogen Energy Association), so it will be an important part of powering our day-to-day lives. Our research with Northern Gas Networks and ERM shows the large potential demand across the North, and it was great to showcase our interactive, layered map at the event. It was also great to hear from our board members Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire and Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, who are passionately backing the green energy transition in #WestYorkshire, including the development of hydrogen production, storage and refuelling hubs ⚡ Speakers were keen to stress that Bradford has always had an industrial heart, and leaders in the region have been taking action to ensure that there's an effective transition to more sustainable energy, following the introduction of the Clean Air Zone in the city. Read our insights piece which outlines how we're contributing to strategic thinking around future demand and supply for hydrogen, alongside work around Electric Vehicle charging demand: https://lnkd.in/dsykZhNJ Find out more about the latest Bradford hydrogen development (Bradford Low Carbon Hydrogen): https://lnkd.in/dC4vEva9 Callum Reddington, Peter Cole, Rachel Ford, Lewis Kirkwood, Owen Wilson, Donna Newsome, Simon McGlone, James Jordan, Hygen Energy, N-Gen

🚆 We've been having exciting discussions at a recent event in Newcastle on smarter travel with industry colleagues, catapulting forward new solutions for the North! Matt Smallwood, Head of Connected Mobility, shared insights on emerging technologies aimed at simplifying travel payments, from pay-as-you-go solutions to barcode tickets. While the tech is exciting, Matt emphasised the importance of focusing on people first. He highlighted some of the shared systematic and pan-regional challenges, such as the pressure on local capacity to deliver complex systems, but stressed how we must prioritise initiatives that deliver tangible value at a local level and ensure easier access to seamless journeys. It’s clear that collaboration and innovation are key to driving smarter, more connected transport solutions! 🚉💡 Read Matt's latest insights piece on the future of smarter ticketing: https://lnkd.in/eYfe4bHJ #SmarterTravel #ConnectedMobility #TransportInnovation #SeamlessJourneys

🗣 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! 🎧 It was a pleasure to catch up with Prof Katy Shaw on our podcast. She came prepared with some amazing facts and figures about the cultural sector and the amazing potential which can be unlocked 🔓 Professor Katy Shaw is Director of the UKRI/AHRC Creative Communities programme and Professor of writing and publishing. Her research interests include devolution and culture, diversity and inclusion in the creative industries (the subject of her 2022 TED talk) and cultural policy making. She tells us about her experience growing up in the #NorthEast and presents a compelling economic case for supporting the expansion of our creative industries. She also shines a light on the work of Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire and Kim McGuinness, to put the cultural economy at the heart of what they want to achieve as mayors. She also shares her frustrations around the limitations imposed by poor regional public transport, and highlights how transformed connections could open up a wealth of new artistic opportunities and skills for people in the region 🎶 🎨 🔗 Find the full episode below! #TransformTheNorth #Podcast #Transport https://lnkd.in/eMCF6H5k

We're looking forward to bringing together our panel at The Conservative Party Conference this year! Join us in just a week's time at 1pm, Tuesday 1 October in the The ICC Birmingham conference secure zone. Our #CPC24 speakers include... 🗣Lord McLoughlin, Chair of Transport for the North 🗣Helen Whately MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport 🗣Councillor Anne Handley, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council 🗣Clare Hayward MBE DL, Co-Chair of Convention of the North 🗣County Councillor Scott Smith, Lead Member for Active Travel at Lancashire County Council You can also find us at exhibition stand 35 to catch up with Tom Mace (Social Researcher), Martin Tugwell (Chief Executive) and myself. Find out more about TfN's upcoming plans to support partners across the region. If you'd like to arrange any meetings with the team, then please email Engagement@TransportfortheNorth.com.

Thank you to everyone who came to our The Labour Party #LabourConference24 fringe event on how the Government can Transform The North! Come and find us at our exhibition stand to find out more about how we're supporting our partners across the region.