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18th March 2018 @ 6:06am – by Robin Miller-Stott
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Transport for the North invites local views on draft Strategic Transport Plan

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Transport for the North has commenced a thirteen-week consultation on its draft Strategic Transport Plan for the North, inviting people's views in Chester.

Senior Transport for the North representatives will be visiting the area as part of a dedicated session to outline the plan's recommendations, advise on what this could mean for Cheshire and North Wales, and invite questions and feedback that people may have.

Councillor Samantha Dixon, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council and Chair of the cross-border Growth Track 360 Rail Taskforce said: "The draft Strategic Transport Plan follows our presentation in the House of Commons last week for the West and Wales Rail Prospectus.

"We are looking at targeted investment across the North Wales, Cheshire and Warrington rail network to deliver a step change in connectivity and growth across the region.

Barry White, CEO, Transport for the North said: "An incredible amount of work has gone into the production of the draft Strategic Transport Plan including collaboration between the public and private sector across the whole of the North.

"The plan is underpinned with a robust evidence base making a compelling case for the investment priorities that would transform the economy of the North and the UK as a whole. I'm delighted that we're now in a position to share this work with the public and invite their questions and comments. This is crucial to ensuring the plan is fit for purpose and meets the needs and aspirations of those who will benefit from improved infrastructure and economic prosperity, the citizens of the North.

"This is first time transport in the North has been looked at on a pan-northern level offering a unique opportunity for everyone to have their say on what matters to them in their areas. .

The thirty-year plan, which was released in draft on Tuesday 16 January, is the first of its kind and outlines how transport connections across the North of England need to be transformed by 2050 to drive growth and close the economic gap between the North and the rest of England.

Although Transport for the North does not cover the North Wales area, it recognises the vital links between North Wales and North West England and is working closely with the Welsh Government to improve transport infrastructure between the two regions.

The plan identified seven Strategic Development Corridors, which link important economic centres and where better road and rail connections are needed. These include the West & Wales corridor, where priorities may include the Growth Track 360 proposals to transform the rail network in North Wales and Cheshire.

It also highlights the important of a pan-Northern smart and integrated ticketing system and of Northern Powerhouse Rail, which would see much faster rail connections between major northern cities.

Transport for the North's public consultation runs until 17 April 2018 with engagement events taking place across the North. A final version of the plan will be published later in the year and submitted to the Government for ministerial consideration. The consultation can be completed at: www.ipsos.uk/transportplanconsultation

Find out more by visiting www.transportforthenorth.com/stp

(Ed: Unfortunately we were unable to put this article online before the Chester event on the 15th march explaining how this would affect Chester so visit the above website for more information)

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