Government funding has been announced for a number of transport projects in the North including a new railway station at Haxby.
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, and Member of Parliament for York Outer Luke Charters MP, have today welcomed significant funding to secure a new station in Haxby.
A new station will bring an additional 20,000 people within 3km of a railway, opening new opportunities for people to get to work, study and leisure in a more sustainable way.
The two politicians say that the announcement today secures the future of the station.
Responding to the announcement on Haxby Station, David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire said:
“From day one, I made improving our rail and bus services my top priority, Haxby station is a fundamental part of that mission. This much needed investment from the Government will reduce congestion in the city centre and give thousands of people more sustainable options about how they move around our region."
"This shows the strength of a Labour Government, working with a Labour Mayor, MP and Council here in York. Working together, we’ve got Haxby across the line and secured a real commitment for York. Now, it's time for spades in the ground."
The green light for the Haxby rail project comes as the government announces other transport projects in the north and reaffirms it commitment to others.
In East Yorkshire the government says it remains committed to providing funding for the A164/Jock's Lodge Junction Improvement Scheme which will see improvements to junctions and the creation of a new roundabout on the A1079 with dualling on the A164.
Further afield the government has announced funding to dual the remaining single carriageway section of the A66 to increase capacity, improve journey times and connectivity from Yorkshire and the Humber to the M6 and Penrith, Carlisle and the Lake District, improving access from Scotch Corner and the A1.
The upgrades will provide faster connections from Yorkshire and the Humber to Northern Ireland and to ports like Stranraer, and also provide a boost to tourism by improving connections for holiday makers to the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project will create a continuous dual carriageway between the M6 at Penrith and A1(M) at Scotch Corner, significantly improving reliability and shaving up to 12 minutes off journeys.
Freight connections will be significantly improved, as 25% of the current traffic on the road is made up of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), more than twice the national average for a road of this kind.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said:
“Transport is the backbone of our economy, which is why we are giving them the record funding boost they need, putting taxpayer’s money where it matters most and making every day journeys easier.
“With over £92 billion investment, including the biggest ever boost for city regions in the North and Midlands, we’re delivering the schemes that fast-track economic growth and jobs, connect communities, and will help us build 1.5 million new homes, as we deliver our Plan for Change.
“We’re forging ahead with the vital new transport infrastructure Britain needs, and improving what we’ve already got, to deliver a new era of renewal and opportunity.”
Despite the announcements today of new money for some projects and the re-commitments to some projects already underway there has been no news about the long awaited upgrades for the A64 between Scarborough and York or improvements to Seamer station.
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