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HS2 bosses explain why underground Manchester Piccadilly plans were dismissed
HS2 bosses have said that an underground Manchester Piccadilly station has been ruled out because it would cost too much and cause too much disruption for little benefit.
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
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- Great British Railways should say yes to York - Julian Sturdy MP, Nigel Adams MP [subscription]his government is delivering on its commitment to level up regions such as ours. Yorkshire’s economy already has world-leading industry and a population of entrepreneurs and grafters. Yet too many of our communities punch beneath their weight and deprivation is higher than in the South. If levelling-up means anything, it is the mission to unlock this potential and unleash it to improve living standards for all our constituents.
- ScotRail plans to cut services by third, says union [subscription]Rail passengers have been warned of plans to severely cut services because of a shortage of train drivers.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- 'We’re not some sleepy backwater' say business chiefs in call for ramp-up in direct trains to LondonNorth Wales Mersey Dee Business Council along with some of the biggest names in the tourism industry want Avanti to restore a full timetable
The York Press
- Railway footbridge in Copmanthorpe would be 'threatening to lone women'A PLANNED footbridge to replace Copmanthorpe’s level crossing would feel threatening for lone women and would not be accessible for people in wheelchairs, York’s transport chief has said.
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- HS2 bosses explain why underground Manchester Piccadilly plans were dismissedHS2 bosses have said that an underground Manchester Piccadilly station has been ruled out because it would cost too much and cause too much disruption for little benefit.
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