RAILSCOT | Northumberland Line and East West Rail awarded funding [Railway Gazette]

Northumberland Line and East West Rail awarded funding [Railway Gazette]

Date: 23/01/2021

The government has announced £794m of funding for the projects to develop an Oxford - Cambridge railway corridor and reintroduce passenger services between Newcastle and Ashington.

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UK: The government has announced £794m of funding for the projects to develop an Oxford - Cambridge railway corridor and reintroduce passenger services between Newcastle and Ashington. East - West Rail The funding confirmed by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on January 23 includes £760m for the ...

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Northumberland Line and East West Rail awarded funding [Railway Gazette]

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