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With combined delays of 14-years why are Greater Manchester's rail upgrade projects now so off-track?
Major rail upgrades around Greater Manchester have been delayed by a combined total of more than 14 years, the M.E.N can reveal.
Trains through Shropshire on track to improve
One of the companies shortlisted to run trains through Shropshire later this year was in partnership with the failed firm Carillion.
Kier and Eiffage form 50/50 joint venture for HS2 contracts following Carillion collapse
The two remaining members of HS2’s CEK joint venture are to move forward as a 50/50 partnership to deliver two of the seven construction contracts for the London to Birmingham line.
Rail access “central” to Heathrow expansion
Improved rail access should be central to plans for an expanded Heathrow, according to the organisation proposing a new southern route into the airport.
Monday, 22 January 2018
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