Manchester mayor suggests new northern rail link could get £20 billion to build it Manchester mayor suggests new northern rail link could get £20 billion to build it

An extra £8bn-plus could be pumped into the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project, bringing the fund to £20bn, the Manchester mayor has said.

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Bridge installation progresses Stockport Interchange regeneration Interchange bridge, via Stockport Council

The successful installation of a new 90 tonne bridge, that connects the Stockport Interchange development to the town’s train station, was conducted...

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Andy Burnham’s one-man mission to transform Manchester’s rail stations and the great debate of nationalisation within the private sector Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to take control of all 98 stations in Greater Manchester and with Network Rail's 'patch-them-up...

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RTM Issue 145

RTM Issue 145

METRO TUNNELLING WORK REMEMBERED ON THE PROJECT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.

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