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Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, reacts to news this morning (Thursday 11 May 2023) that failing train operator TransPennine Express will be nationalised.
11 May 2023
Responding to the government’s announcement that it will not renew Transpennine Express’s contract after months of pressure from Northern Mayors, West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said:
“It is absolutely right that this is the end of the line for failing railway operator Transpennine Express.
“We’ve been urging government to act for almost a year, as delays and cancellations have damaged our economy and subjected commuters in the North to sheer misery.
“This is a victory for Northern Mayors who rallied together to hold Transpennine Express and Rishi Sunak’s government to account on this issue.
“We hope this allows an opportunity to reset relationships with staff who have bore the brunt of operator failings, and look forward to hearing how the new operator intends to improve services - as the voice of passengers, I will continue to speak up for their interests first and foremost.”
This is a victory for Northern Mayors who rallied together to hold Transpennine Express and Rishi Sunak’s government to account on this issue.
Mayor of West Yorkshire
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A new multi-million-pound investment to improve walking and cycling routes in West Yorkshire has been welcomed by the Mayor.
This means that all employees of the Combined Authority will continue to receive at least the real living wage of £12 per hour.