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Will the King of the North's HS2 plan hit the buffers? Andy Burnham wants to resurrect Manchester link with slower trains despite £60billion cost as critics blast 'fantasy scheme'
Andy Burnham aims to revive a Manchester HS2 link with slower trains despite a £60 billion cost. Critics have labeled the plan a 'fantasy scheme'.
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- HS2 bill could rise to £102bn with first trains delayed until 2039, government admits
- HS2 boss admits new £100bn price tag is 'terrible news' and says Government 'had lost control' of rail fiasco - but claims new line will NOT be delayed any further
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- Andy Burnham's much-hyped 'No10 North' won't be ready for at least SIX YEARS and faces local anger about gridlock and 'dull' design