New rail line to be built between Birmingham and Manchester
January 14, 2026
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10:25Now PlayingNew rail line to be built between Birmingham and Manchester
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as posted by the channelA new rail line will be built between Birmingham and Manchester, the government has announced.
However, no timescale for when it would be built has been provided - or any other details, such as how it will be funded.
Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander talked about the plans with Sky's Sophy Ridge.
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