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Kent councils call for return of international rail services 29/09/2025 Kent County Council has joined local councils, MPs, and business groups to support the potential return of international rail services.
Reform UK accused of London bias after rail pledge 10/09/2025 Reform UK says it would scrap Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) if elected, drawing accusations that the leadership is siding with the ‘London establishment’.
Theme park could benefit from £500m boost 26/06/2025 The Government has reportedly secured a £500m infrastructure investment to support a new Universal theme park in Bedford.
Mayors announce Manchester-Birmingham railway line 13/09/2024 Plans for a railway line improving connections between Birmingham and Manchester ‘at a fraction of the costs’ of the northern leg of HS2 have been announced.
King's Speech: Labour to boost public control of buses and trains 17/07/2024 The King has confirmed that the new Government will bring forward legislation to bring bus and rail services more closely under public control, including public ownership of train operators.

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