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New round of multi-million tech competition launches to improve rail journeys

Further £7.9 million on offer to develop new ways to improve the rail network for passengers.

Philip Hammond pressed on rail plans during northern visit

Mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram urge chancellor to prioritise Crossrail for the North over Crossrail 2. Philip Hammond has met regional leaders in the north of England as part of an attempt to prove that the government is committed to the so-called 'northern powerhouse' project to close the north-south divide.But the chancellor was accused by some of those he met on his tour of failing to make any concrete promises. In truth we didn't see the colour of his money today, said Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester.

Hammond interview: ‘Northern Powerhouse is a 30 year task’

THE MAIN trans-Pennine rail route connecting Leeds to Manchester could yet be electrified, according to Chancellor Philip Hammond.

New-look trains unveiled as transport secretary hails 'start of new era' for region's rail passengers

THE unveiling of new-look trains on the South West network marks "the start of a new era" for rail passengers in the region, according to transport secretary Chris Grayling.