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Story summary
- The UK government plans a new rail line between Birmingham and Manchester, following the 2023 scrapping of HS2 extensions due to costs.
- The UK Treasury says the project will not reinstate HS2 and will ease pressure on the West Coast Main Line.
- The line will open after the completion of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR).
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized investment in the North to create jobs and grow the economy.
