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Huw Merriman

Left: Multiple train classes and multiple operators fill the platforms at Manchester Piccadilly, offering a hint as to why lengthening trains can actually reduce services. PAUL BIGLAND

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New Liverpool-Manchester route "not a pipe dream", says former Rail Minister

Liverpool-Manchester Railway Partnership Board has unveiled its plan for a new route between the cities

Huw Merriman 23 May

CILT’s fares vision includes long-distance travel, over around 75 miles, moving to Anytime, Advance or “70-minute flex” fares, and for journeys outside PAYG and under 75 miles being limited to three fares - Peak Single, Off-Peak Single, and Super Off-Peak Single - with time restrictions to reflect demand. And “the concept of ‘different operators’ will disappear as GBR comes into being”. Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern and TransPennine Express trains all wait at Manchester Piccadilly on May 5 2022. ALAMY.

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Liverpool-Manchester Railway board wants government support for early 2030s build start

LMR Partnership Board wants new route between cities to be part of government's 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy.

Northern Powerhouse Rail 14 May

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Former minister Huw Merriman to lead Partnership Board

Former Rail Minister and Chair of the Transport Select Committee Huw Merriman has been appointed to lead the Liverpool-Manchester Railway Partnership Board.

Huw Merriman 22 Oct

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Huw Merriman

New Liverpool-Manchester route "not a pipe dream", says former Rail Minister

Liverpool-Manchester Railway board wants government support for early 2030s build start

Former minister Huw Merriman to lead Partnership Board

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Huw Merriman

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Liverpool-Manchester Railway board wants government support for early 2030s build start

Former minister Huw Merriman to lead Partnership Board

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