Chancellor Rachel Reeves said plans to improve rail travel across England will ‘reverse years of chronic underinvestment.’  Yesterday (13th January), the government announced a £45bn scheme to boost train links between northern towns and cities. An initial £1.1bn has been earmarked for the design and preparation.   The project, known as Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), will … Continue reading Labour backs Northern Powerhouse Rail with £45bn investment