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The Chancellor has today (Thursday 17th November) announced his Autumn Statement, aiming to restore stability to the economy, protect high-quality public services and build long-term prosperity for the United Kingdom.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Boris Johnson gave his final speech as Prime Minister on the steps of Downing Street.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Additional funding has been made available for the Transpennine route upgrade.
Major boosts to funding for rail route upgrades in the north.
Supplement to the update on the SOBC sets out the implications of removing the Golborne Link from the High Speed (Crewe to Manchester) Bill scheme.
Appeal to rail unions and workers to not risk the future of the rail industry by striking, but rather work with government to reform our railway.
Intention to remove the Golborne Link from the High-Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill announced with alternative options to be explored.
Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including programme update, local community impact and engagement, environment, benefits and programme governance.
Package of infrastructure upgrades to transform journeys for train passengers in the North West.
Bill to extend HS2 from Crewe to Manchester, creating a new transport spine across the North West that will reduce journey times and boost local economies.
Upgrade will provide more seats, services and significantly faster journey times, improving rail connections across the North and Midlands.
The next stage of electrification on the Midland Mainline starts, ultimately bringing quieter trains, greater decarbonisation and better connectivity in the region.
Investment in crucial maintenance for Birmingham road link between the city centre and the M6 motorway.
Running Monday to Friday in each direction, the new service will connect with London King’s Cross in around 3 hours.
Next generation of Britain’s high-speed bullet trains reaching speeds of over 200mph to be built on home soil.
The government’s plan for delivering and sequencing major rail investment to transform services in the North and Midlands.
Major rail investment to transform services in the North and Midlands.
Review of High Speed 2 (HS2) including programme update, local community impact and engagement, environment and benefits.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's speech at the Global Investment Summit 2021 in the Science Museum.
Transport Secretary’s speech on boosting the economy through travel.
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