Transpennine rail upgrade to get £600m kick-start
Long-awaited improvements to rail services in the north of England will get a £589m kick-start, the government has announced.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said the additional funding was a"welcome sign of intent" from the government. "This government is determined to accelerate improvements as we invest billions to level up the region's infrastructure," he added.He said full electrification, improved digital signalling and doubling of tracks elsewhere on the line were under consideration as part of an Integrated Rail Plan.
"The north has long argued for the existing scheme to be upgraded to bring the full range of passenger and freight benefits and we are glad that the government has listened to this," Mr Burnham said.
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