Northern Powerhouse Rail: Keeping a much-needed scheme on track
January 14, 2026
Nancy MacDonald, 草莓传媒’s regional business lead for Infrastructure, offers her views on Northern Powerhouse Rail for Infrastructure Intelligence
Northern Powerhouse Rail aims to connect the?North of England’s biggest?cities, and?has been on?and off?the cards for development for decades. In January, the?government announced plans to revive the scheme?to help drive growth, connectivity, and development across these regions.?
In a recent article for?Infrastructure Intelligence?from the Association of Consultancy?and Engineering,?Nancy MacDonald?explained?the importance of the scheme and?what it means?for?job opportunities, public trust, and more.?