UK ‘growth fund’ supports rail projects

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Manchester Metrolink is one of several transport infrastructure projects to benefit from a new £12 billion growth fund set up by the UK government.

Britain’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, announced the allocation of funds to a number of initiatives and infrastructure projects earlier this week.

Metrolink will receive £18 million as part of a £50 million ‘transport package’, which includes 12 new trams and a programme of station improvements.

Birmingham is also set to gain, with the fund supporting HS2’s presence in the city, particularly the possible connection to Birmingham Curzon Street station.

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