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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.
The UK's F-35B fighter jet, grounded in Kerala since June 14 after an emergency landing, will be dismantled and transported back to the UK aboard a C-17 Globemaster, with wings removed for fitting. The process involves security measures to prevent data breaches, and the jet will undergo repairs before transport, with a team arriving soon to assist.
Vietnam has approved a $67 billion high-speed railway project connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to reduce travel time from 30 to 5 hours. The 957-mile railway, expected to begin construction in 2027 and operational by 2035, will pass through 20 provinces with 23 passenger and 5 freight stations. The project addresses growing transport needs and is seen as crucial for economic growth, with domestic funding prioritized and potential foreign loans considered.
The UK government is facing pressure and criticism over the future of the HS2 rail project, with uncertainty surrounding whether the line will run its full intended length between Manchester and London. The costs of HS2 were discussed in a government meeting, and further decisions are expected to be made soon. Options include pressing on with the project as planned, scrapping the leg from the West Midlands to Manchester, or prioritizing the overlap between HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail. The decision will have significant implications for infrastructure, transport, and political dynamics in the UK.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched and laid the foundation stone for nearly Rs 5,000 crore worth new projects in Tamil Nadu in the transport sector, including the flagging off of the Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express and inauguration of a New Integrated Terminal Building of the Chennai International Airport. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin pressed for allocation of more projects and funds to his state from the Union government. The PM underscored Centre's push for the state's growth, recalling in detail the various initiatives in this regard.