Multi-billion pound plans to overhaul rail in North of England [BBC News]





Date: 20/03/2015

Plans to overhaul transport across the North of England, including with multi-billion pound rail schemes, are being laid out by the government later. The Northern Transport Strategy report details what George Osborne believes will create a 'northern powerhouse'. It contains a long-term plan to improve road links and speed up train times between major cities.


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A Hitachi Class 395 Javelin train

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Plans to overhaul transport across the North of England, including multi-billion pound rail schemes, are laid out by the government.