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'Northern powerhouse' depends on productivity not rail links: thinktank
Centre for Cities says plan is too focused on intercity transport rather than improving performance of individual citiesCities in the north of England must become more productive if the chancellor is to realise his vision of a so-called “northern powerhouse”, a thinktank has said.The Centre for Cities said George Osborne’s plan to bridge the economic gap between the wealthier south and the poorer north was too heavily focused on intercity transport links, and not enough on improving the performance of individual cities. Continue reading...
Heathrow Express peak fares increase by almost nine per cent
Britain’s most expensive train journey per mile is breaking its own record by raising fares.
Borders Railway passenger figures exceed expectations
ALMOST 695,000 trips were made on the new Borders Railway in its first six months of operation – 22 per cent more than the anticipated number.
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