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Govt signals Birmingham–Manchester rail link under NPR, decades away

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Govt signals Birmingham–Manchester rail link under NPR, decades away
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Britain's government plans to propose a Birmingham–Manchester rail link as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project, but detailed plans are scant and the line may take decades to materialize, echoing past HS2 delays and cost concerns while political debate about delivery continues.

Topics:world#birmingham#hs2#manchester#northern-powerhouse-rail#transport#uk-rail-infrastructure
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  1. New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed  BBC
  2. Andy Burnham told to back northern rail plan amid leadership rumours  The Times
  3. Ministers to announce new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester  Financial Times
  4. Manchester Mayor clashes with Labour Party and the sector over Northern Powerhouse Rail  RailTech.com
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