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

A long-forgotten railway siding, dating back to the 19th Century has been discovered in Huddersfield, as the Transpennine Route Upgrade gains traction.
(Permalink) Hillhouse Huddersfield Transpennine Route Upgrade Turntable

Network Rail has completed a major track and signalling upgrade in Manchester as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade. The improvements bring a more modern, reliable railway for passengers and allow more trains to run in the future. Further work is planned every Sunday between 9 January and 6 February passengers advised to plan ahead.
(Permalink) Manchester Transpennine Route Upgrade