The future of the northern body which drives forward transport reform hangs in the balance amid a Government failure to confirm future funding.
Leaders across the north, including mayor Andy Burnham, have now appealed to Grant Shapps, transport secretary, to release funds, while expressing their 'grave concern' that their budget for the next three years is a great unknown.
Transport for the North (TfN) employs around 120 staff and has offices in Manchester and Leeds.
