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6 rail issues Labour didn't address in this year's Budget

This view shows work to build the viaduct across the Colne Valley and Grand Union Canal (near Denham on the north-west edge of London) in late March. HS2

The first Labour Budget for 14 years produced very little in terms of rail references. Most of what was announced in parliament on Wednesday is already under way. 

The Transpennine Route Upgrade is an ongoing project, as is East West Rail. The confirmation of taking HS2 to Euston was widely expected while increasing rail fares next March – detailed in the full document – was not mentioned by the Chancellor. 




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