Reeves confirms extra £3.5bn for TransPennine route in bid to improve railways across England

Chancellor lays out spending plans but Sadiq Khan disappointed as London secures only one major request

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Rachel Reeves committed to building a better railway across the north of England in a review that promised more transport investment around the country but left London disappointed.

The chancellor said the government’s plans to “take forward our ambitions for northern powerhouse rail” would be published shortly, and confirmed £3.5bn more funding to continue upgrades on the TransPennine routebetween Liverpool and Leeds.