Written question asked by Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 4 March 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 March 2021. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Monday, 15 March 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railways: North of England
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) Transport for the North’s “preferred route” for Northern Powerhouse Rail, (2) how that route was chosen, and (3) whether the route can be built with the previously announced funding estimate of £42 billion.
- Answer
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The Government has been actively considering this as part of its Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) which will outline the investment blueprint for Northern Powerhouse Rail, HS2 Phase 2b and other transport investment in the North and Midlands. Work is ongoing to establish the exact costs.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL13901
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Finance Railways Transport for the North North of England
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