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Recommendation 45
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East-west rail connectivity in the North now considered as series of programmes
Conclusion
The Department told us it is also carrying out development work on how to improve the east–west rail connectivity in the north of England. It said that this may well now be considered as a series of programmes and choices “rather than a big totemic thing” as originally envisaged by Northern Powerhouse Rail.77 76 Qq 66–68 77 Q 70 24 4 Learning lessons
Government Response
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