Suggestions that the Transpennine Route Upgrade may be scaled back in response to funding constraints were rejected by Transport Minister Huw Merriman when questioned by Rail Business UK.

During a visit to Manchester Victoria on May 25 Merriman insisted that rumours that electrification through the core section between Stalybridge and Huddersfield was being cancelled or postponed were not correct.
(Permalink) Electrification Huddersfield Stalybridge Transpennine Route Upgrade

The Transpennine Route Upgrade continues to build towards the future of electric rail travel in the North, as industry leaders hail the latest upgrade work at Stalybridge station.
(Permalink) Stalybridge Transpennine Route

Rail improvements announced for Greater Manchester as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) boost to Northern economy. Improvements require 16-day railway closure in August between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale/Stalybridge stations.
(Permalink) Manchester Victoria Rochdale Stalybridge Transpennine