Growth Track 360 has campaigned for big improvements in the rail infrastructure and services in the North Wales and Mersey Dee geographies with a particular emphasis on improving services into Liverpool and Manchester. The new Wales and Borderlands Franchise is a step forward in securing a “fit for purpose” rail system that supports the region’s […]
Growth Track 360 welcomes the announcement of the successful bidder for the Wales & Borders rail franchise
The North Wales and Mersey Dee Rail Task Force, the group behind the Growth Track360 campaign, welcomes today’s announcement that Keolis Amey have been confirmed as the successful bidder for the Wales and Borders Franchise. This is a crucial announcement as we view the new franchise as the opportunity to deliver transformational improvements to rail […]
£1 billion rail vision to create 70,000 jobs
A major campaign has been launched to secure £1bn of rail improvements which would transform the North Wales and Cheshire regional economy and deliver 70,000 new jobs over 20 years. The campaign – called Growth Track 360 – is being led by a cross-border alliance of business, political and public sector leaders. If successful, it would […]