TRU – Transpennine route upgrade

Transpennine route upgrade (TRU) is Network Rail’s long-term infrastructure upgrade programme to improve the existing connections between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York.  The programme will increase train capacity and frequency.  Planned works include replacement signalling, track replacement and electrification.  As part of this programme development, RJP is supporting the AECOM team who are managing the planning, environment and…

RTPI NorthWest Awards 2022

I am sure you have seen from the various members of our team but we have exciting news ! RJP town planners has been shortlisted for the Royal Town Planning Institute awards for the north west’s Small Planning Consultancy of the Year! It’s a fantastic achievement to be recognised, for all our hard work throughout the past year.…

Merseyrail Train Connectivity Information System; Improving passenger safety and train performance.

RJP has achieved a 100% success rate on applications for planning approvals for the Merseyrail Train Connectivity Information System (TCIS) on behalf of ADC. The TCIS project will see improved train performance, passenger safety and provide wireless internet for Merseyrail users. Over three years, 44 applications were submitted to six different planning authorities. The applications included: •…