New rail line to be constructed between Birmingham and Manchester

A brand new rail line will likely be constructed between Birmingham and Manchester, the federal government has introduced.

However, no timescale for when it might be constructed has been offered – or some other particulars, equivalent to how will probably be funded.

Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander talked in regards to the plans with Sky’s Sophy Ridge.

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