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New Birmingham to Manchester rail line to be built
The government allocates £1.1 billion for design of a Birmingham-Manchester rail link after Northern Powerhouse Rail, aiming to boost connectivity and economic growth in northern England.
- The government plans to announce a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester after scrapping the HS2 high-speed line between the two cities.
- Few details were provided other than the intention to build the new line after completing the Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme to improve connections across northern England.
- The HS2 line between Birmingham and London could cost £81 billion, meaning at least £100 billion will be spent but only 135 miles of railway built when accounting for inflation.
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UK to Launch Exciting New Rail Link Connecting Birmingham and Manchester
The UK government is set to announce plans for a new rail link connecting Birmingham and Manchester, according to a report by the Financial Times. The proposed route aims to enhance transportation infrastructure in the North West and the Midlands, promising faster and more efficient travel between two of England’s major economic hubs. Details are [...]
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The Government wants to introduce a new rail line connecting Birmingham and Manchester.
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