Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands: Arup response

A modern, levelled up UK economy across the North and the Midlands requires enhanced transport connectivity to reach markets and support innovation. The resilience, efficiency and effectiveness of the transport system will therefore be central to future employment and productivity in the UK. 

It must catalyse low carbon opportunities for inclusive growth for people both now and for generations to come. More than a collection of transport schemes, the Integrated Rail Plan is a once in a generation economic investment with the opportunity to reshape the Midlands and North, stronger and better.