Invest in northern rail to kick start economy, new report recommends

By Jordan Marshall2020-05-05T11:29:00

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Small projects need to start alongside HS2

Plans for HS2 north of Birmingham and Northern Power Rail need to progress to help kick-start the North’s economy back into action after the coronavirus lockdown, according to a new report.

The report, Revisiting High Speed North, said that major rail schemes, including the second phase of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail, are needed to level up the northern economy.

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