MPs hit out at 'watered down' rail upgrade plans for the North
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukMPs have spoken out in frustration over reports that rail upgrade plans for the North of England are to be 'watered down'. According to the i , the Government is to scale back ambitions for Northern Powerhouse Rail, with proposals to deliver it through track upgrades instead of building a new line.
The i also reported that the key Leeds to Manchester section of the proposed £39bn plans will be delivered through upgrades on the existing transpennine track rather than a new line through Bradford, which would also create increased capacity.
It comes as a recent study by the Be The Best Communications’ People, Places, Policy and Data Unit found the worst six connected major cities were all in the North and Midlands.
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