Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has welcomed the Government’s confirmation that a new station at Manchester Airport will be delivered as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme.
Plans set out by the Treasury place high-speed rail at the centre of a wider strategy to support economic growth across the North of England. The proposed station at Manchester Airport is intended to strengthen regional and national connectivity.
MAG states that the new station will support better use of the airport’s existing two runways and build on the benefits of its 1.3 billion GBP Transformation Programme, which is due to conclude this year. The programme includes investment in airport infrastructure to support passenger growth and operational capacity.
Ken O’Toole, chief executive of MAG said:This is a welcome and long overdue step towards the creation of a highly productive and internationally competitive Northern growth corridor.
By placing Manchester Airport at the heart of a full Northern Powerhouse Rail Network, people and businesses across the region will have the direct access they deserve to the world.
That will help high-value industries to thrive and attract investors and visitors to all parts of the North - maximising the region's contribution to national growth.
The project will deliver the public investment needed to ensure the north benefits fully from MAG's £1.3bn transformation of Manchester Airport. It will unlock the full capacity of Manchester's existing two full-length runways - capacity that is available now.
MAG has stated that it looks forward to working with the Government and regional partners to progress the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
