Welsh first minister expecting more money for railways from PM as she slams 'unfair' HS2 funding

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Welsh first minister expecting more money for railways from PM as she slams 'unfair' HS2 funding

The first minister of Wales has revealed she is expecting more money from the prime minister for rail infrastructure in the country.

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The Prime Minister has vowed to upgrade struggling rail services between Manchester and Yorkshire as he announced £415 million in transport funding. It comes after delays to the electrification of the TransPennine route upgrade between Manchester and York following the dropping of the Phase 2 HS2 extension. Sir Keir Starmer said he hopes to complete the project by 2030. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN Duration: 00:48Published on January 1, 1970

Government announces £415 million to upgrade rail services [Video]

Government announces £415 million to upgrade rail services

The government has announced £415 million to upgrade struggling rail services between Manchester and Yorkshire. It comes after delays to the electrification of the TransPennine route upgrade between Manchester and York following the dropping of the Phase 2 HS2 extension. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN Duration: 00:41Published on January 1, 1970