Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham have unveiled plans for a new public-private Liverpool-Manchester Railway Board and people have had their say
Commuters have had their say on a proposed new high speed rail link between Liverpool and Manchester.
After the government announced plans to do away with the major high speed rail project, Mr Rotheram and Mr Burnham were invited to advise on the best solution for improved connectivity between the two cities as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme, which will continue in its stead. Mr Rotheram said he was opposed to upgrades to existing freight lines rather than promises of new twin track lines across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.
Mr Rotheram, seeking a third term as Metro Mayor, said previous government plans would have meant a possible cessation of services at Lime Street to find a way to deliver more trains despite it already “being at capacity now.” One passenger questioned where a new site would be in Liverpool.
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