"Regardless of the specifics, the core economic case for Northern Powerhouse Rail remains unchanged: it is about bridging the 'mental distance' in the North of England. To become a successful economic region that can contribute to rebalancing the UK economy, the cities in the North should function as a single, cohesive labour market. In the North of England, a distance of 40 to 60 miles, such as between Manchester and Leeds or Leeds and Hull often feels like a barrier rather than a bridge."
"Therefore, a high-speed east to west link becomes critical. It is not just about saving minutes in a journey timetable; it is about building new capacity and enabling psychological proximity thus transforming the North of England into a unified economic powerhouse where talent and investment can freely flow. And that is the standard by which any new proposal must be measured."
Government announced major investment to improve rail links across Northern England to cut journey times, increase capacity, and bring economic benefits to cities from Liverpool to Newcastle. The programme will be delivered in three phases. Phase one improves connections between Sheffield and Leeds, Leeds and York, and Leeds and Bradford, and advances Leamside Line development and Northern Powerhouse Rail in the North East. Phase two creates a new Liverpool–Manchester route via Manchester Airport and Warrington. Phase three strengthens east–west links across the Pennines between Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield and York, with onward services to Newcastle, Hull, and Chester for North Wales connections. The economic case centers on bridging 'mental distance' to create a cohesive northern labour market.
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