First introduced in 2023, the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Sustainable Development Strategy, ‘Our Guiding Compass’, is instrumental in shaping the programme’s substantial investment throughout the North and driving multiple benefits for the programme.
Our Guiding Compass marked a first in the rail industry by taking an Enterprise approach and partnering with the train operators TransPennine Express and Northern Trains, Freight Operators and Network Rail regions to generate a legacy beyond the completion of the upgrade. Together, we are transforming journeys across the North and better connecting towns and cities through more frequent, faster trains – running on a cleaner, greener and more reliable railway.
To achieve our goals, we’ve outlined our Sustainable Development Strategy to 2035.
As we progress well into this strategy, it is the perfect time to reflect on our journey towards a better, more sustainable future. To monitor and reflect on our progress, this report summarises our work and some of our key achievements in driving sustainable development from April 2019 to March 2024.
