UK Government unveils 92bn transport overhaul to drive growth and connect communities
Briefly

The UK Government announced a £92 billion investment for over 50 major road and rail upgrades in England and Wales. This funding seeks to enhance economic growth, generate tens of thousands of jobs, and improve journey times for commuters. The infrastructure projects are part of a broader "Plan for Change" aimed at unlocking 42,000 jobs and supporting 39,000 housing deliveries. Key road and rail improvements include upgrades to the Northern Trans-Pennine route and new railway stations, all designed to ease congestion and enhance connectivity across the regions.
The UK Government has announced a record £92 billion investment in more than 50 major road and rail upgrades across England and Wales, promising to boost economic growth, create tens of thousands of jobs, and significantly improve journey times for commuters and businesses.
Part of the government's "Plan for Change", the funding represents the largest transport infrastructure commitment in a generation. It aims to unlock 42,000 new jobs, support the delivery of 39,000 homes, and provide faster, more reliable journeys nationwide.
Major road projects include critical schemes across the North and Midlands, such as improvements to the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine route and Greater Manchester's Simister Island interchange, all intended to ease congestion and improve freight logistics.
Three brand new railway stations in the South West and the Midlands Rail Hub will support access to regional growth hubs, promise faster services for over 50 destinations, and generate nearly 13,000 construction jobs.
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