Video YouTube
128,356 views Published 24 Mar 2026 Open on YouTube 👍 Log in to like

Transpennine Route Upgrade – is this rail’s best kept secret?

Channel: Green Signals
Player
Description
There’s a revolution underway on the railways in the north, and no, it’s not Northern Powerhouse Rail, but rather something that will provide the bedrock to anything that NPR may become. Its name? The Transpennine route between Manchester, Leeds and York.

We don’t hear too much about the Transpennine Route Upgrade outside of the Manchester – Leeds – York corridor although that may be because it’s on time and on budget. But it’s no less impressive for that – at £11 billion, this multiphase project will transform passenger and freight traffic across the Pennines for decades to come.

Over the past few months, Green Signals has been following the project and visiting the area to find out more. And what we’ve found is impressive. Really impressive.

There’s still more to do and the project team are under no illusion about that but here’s out first major update on the remarkable project that is the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

Subscribe: If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up. Better still, hit that subscribe button. It supports the channel and means you'll be notified whenever we publish something new.

Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/join
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignals

Green Signals:
Website - http://www.greensignals.org
Shop - http://greensignals.etsy.com
Newsletter - http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-list

Follow:
X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/greensignallers
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltd
Instagram - https://instagram.com/greensignallers

Credits:
Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
Thumbnail image - Transpennine Route Upgrade

Important Notes:

The views and opinions expressed by any guests or interviewees on this channel / podcast are strictly their own and should not be assumed to reflect those of the hosts, the management or the Directors of Green Signals Productions Limited.

The Green Signals podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate and qualified professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs.

The Green Signals podcast and YouTube channel is provided ‘as is’ and the information provided on the podcast may not be accurate or complete. None of Green Signals Productions Limited, its Directors, hosts or management are liable for any claims or damages in any form arising from the use of or reliance on any statement, advertisement, product, service mentioned or any discussion about any matter.

None of Green Signals Productions Limited, its Directors, its hosts or its management are responsible for or any liability in respect of any third party advertiser content, claims or representations. The views, opinions or claims of any advertiser or commercial third party that may from time to time appear on, or be referenced by us, in any of our podcast shows or videos should not be taken to reflect our own views or opinions in any way.

All copyright in the original content created by Green Signals Productions Limited and published on the podcast and the YouTube channel is owned by Green Signals Productions Limited and must not be used or reproduced without written consent.

You can check our Privacy Policy here - https://www.greensignals.org/privacy-policy/
AI summary Generated from Fishplate metadata

This video explores the Transpennine Route Upgrade, a major rail infrastructure project transforming travel between Manchester, Leeds, and York. The upgrade is described as a key foundation for future rail developments in the region, with significant investment and progress already achieved. The content highlights the project's scale, its potential impact on both passenger and freight services, and ongoing efforts to complete the work. Various railway locations across northern England are mentioned, along with several operators associated with the route. No train headcodes were identified in the metadata.

This summary is generated from structured Fishplate data and may need human review.
Unlock the full video breakdown

Fishplate has identified 6 locomotives in this video. We’ve also matched 7 operators . Create a free account to see where they appear, unlock timestamps and locations, and view the full breakdown.

History
Details
  • Platform ID 4Dew52mkHjA
  • Views 128,356
  • Date published 24 Mar 2026 12:00
  • Date added 15 Apr 2026 20:00
  • Recorded 27 Oct 2025
  • Locomotives 6
  • Headcodes 0
Quick links
Log in to open the linked headcodes, operators, and vehicles detected for this video.
Location
Log in to view filming locations, route context, and the map for this video.
Recording date
Log in to view and help verify the recording date for this upload.
Thumbnails YouTube
Tip: right-click the player for stats, or open on YouTube for comments.