The North East Rail Vision
September 22, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet of North East Mayoral Combined Authority noted and endorsed the North East Rail Vision and its summary document on 22 September 2026. They agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with industry partners and delegated authority to the Director of Transport to finalise its terms. Authority was also delegated to the Chief Executive to make minor changes and publish the vision and associated documents.
Full council record
Decision
- Note and endorse the North East Rail Vision summarised in appendix A and set out in appendix B.
- Note and endorse the finalised North East Rail Vision and accompanying summary document for publication.
- Note the work underway to progress a key aspiration of the North East Rail Vision, through an update on the Leamside Programme.
- Agree to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with industry partners to drive forward ambitions set out in the North East Rail Vision, and delegate authority to the Director of Transport to finalise the terms of the MoU.
- Delegate authority to the Chief Executive to:
a. Make minor changes to the North East Rail Vision and its associated documents to reflect changes approved by Cabinet;
b. Make any textual or grammatical corrections to the North East Rail Vision and its associated documents; and
c. Publish the North East Rail Vision and its associated documents.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026 2.00 pm on September 22, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 22 Sep 2026 |