Policy paper

Union connectivity review: final report

Makes recommendations to improve transport connectivity and enhance quality of life and economic opportunities across the UK.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 26 November 2021
• Last updated: 7 December 2023 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

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Union connectivity review: final report

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This final report from the Union connectivity review, led by Sir Peter Hendy CBE, makes recommendations that aim to improve transport connectivity across the UK.

Sir Peter’s primary recommendation is for the establishment of a multi-modal transport network (UKNET).

Additionally, based on evidence submitted to the review, Sir Peter identifies existing transport projects that would support better connectivity and should be considered by the government for future investment.

The recommendations are informed by the government’s wider strategic ambitions around levelling up and reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The report is available in English, Welsh and Irish Gaelic.

The UK government’s response to the Union connectivity review was published on 7 December 2023. It includes priority actions to support UK transport connectivity, including policy changes and the provision of targeted funding to kickstart the development of projects.  

Published 26 November 2021
Last updated 7 December 2023 + show all updates

1. 7 December 2023

   Added link to government response​.

2. 20 January 2022

   Added costs for the union connectivity review and fixed link feasibility study.

3. 26 November 2021

   Added translation