Date: 04/12/2014

Investment in new rolling stock for rail franchises in the north of England has been announced by the government. The move is part of Chancellor George Osborne's ambition to create a northern economic 'powerhouse'. It means the Northern Rail and Trans-Pennine Express routes will see the current 'pacer' trains replaced with new and modern vehicles. [From Mark Bartlett]

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Investment in new rolling stock for rail franchises in the north of England has been announced by the government in the Autumn Statement.

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