Plan to transform transport across north of England unveiled

Transports chiefs claim £70bn 30-year road and rail upgrade will create 850,000 jobs

A £70bn plan to transform transport links across the north of England has been unveiled.

Transports chiefs claim the 30-year road and rail upgrade scheme will boost the economy by £100bn and “leave a legacy for future generations” creating 850,000 jobs.

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from The Guardian http://bit.ly/2UpjGOg