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New partnership aims for rail network improvements in Greater Manchester

New partnership aims for rail network improvements in Greater Manchester

Amidst many discussions and developments in Greater Manchester’s transport system, a new partnership aims to bring integration to the rail network
Need for (high) speed: Scrapping HS2 will deepen existing divides

Need for (high) speed: Scrapping HS2 will deepen existing divides

Scrapping HS2’s northern leg would entrench regional inequality, and leave Britain lagging behind other European countries
HS2 Manchester leg cut as Government claims costs are uncontrollable

HS2 Manchester leg cut as Government claims costs are uncontrollable

Rishi Sunak confirmed the cancellation of the Birmingham to Manchester Leg of HS2 at the Conservative party conference.
Conservative Party conference 2023 met with protests

Conservative Party conference 2023 met with protests

The Conservative Party Conference covered a lot of issues. Read a few of the key takeaways for young people and Manchester’s reaction
Government to cut back on Manchester to Leeds rail line, as Leeds to Midlands HS2 scrapped

Government to cut back on Manchester to Leeds rail line, as Leeds to Midlands HS2 scrapped

The £98 billion HS2 project has been cut back, causing outrage from the North
Prime Minister gives go ahead to HS2 despite concerns in the North

Prime Minister gives go ahead to HS2 despite concerns in the North

Despite the debates surrounding HS2 the government has unveiled the ministerial group that will be managing the railway
Grayling works with Burnham on greater control over transport

Grayling works with Burnham on greater control over transport

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling promises to explore the expansion of the Metrolink in Greater Manchester