HS2: Link road between M62 and M60; and Metrolink lines to Heywood, Wigan and Bolton promised by government
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA link road between the M62 and M60, new Metrolink lines to Heywood, Wigan and Bolton and billions to fix potholes have been promised by the government.
Following the news of the second leg of HS2 being scrapped on Wednesday (October 4) the government has instead announced the launch of 'Network North', with investments dubbed to improve transport and connectivity across the north of England.
In his speech on Wednesday (October 4), Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that 'every penny' of the savings would instead be invested in transport projects across the north and Midlands, including more frequent trains and faster journeys. READ MORE HS2 Manchester link cancelled by Rishi Sunak - updates and reaction READ MORE Government pledges to extend Metrolink line to Manchester Airport...
where it already exists The announcement has said that £12 billion will be set aside for links between Liverpool and Manchester to 'ensure the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR)'.
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