Burnham says pre-covid rail plan for the north should be built in full
By Tom Lowe and Daniel Gayne2023-10-10T09:18:00
Mayor’s comments come as shadow rail minister questions “implications” of government handling of HS2
Andy Burnham has called for the original pre-covid Northern Powerhouse Rail project to be built in full and part-funded by a land value capture mechanism.
The Greater Manchester mayor said increasing land value along new routes similar to that which has been seen in parts of London close to Elizabeth Line stations was how major infrastructure projects could be funded in the current economic conditions.