Northern Powerhouse Rail: Keeping a much-needed scheme on track
January 14, 2026
Nancy MacDonald, Ãë²¥¡¯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.?