Decision details

1.      That it be noted that the proposals for rail timetable improvements for December 2022 included a reduction in the current service levels in the north of England, given limitations of the current infrastructure

2.      That it be agreed that the GMCA formally object to the new timetable proposals, unless a timetable for the required infrastructure improvements be provided.

3.      That it be agreed that the declassification of train services on the Pennine route, to enable increased capacity on those services be pursued.

4.      That it be noted that the analysis undertaken by TfGM has suggested that the network could support 2 trains per hour, throughout the day, on the   on the Greenfield and Mosley line from May 2022 and that the proposal would be included in the formal response to the timetable proposals.

5.      That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM, in consultation with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, to approve and submit a response to the consultation on behalf of GMCA.