Henri Murison, chief executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, said Downing Street must put an end to the uncertainty and set out a clear plan
He also said the project is"vital" to improving rail services running across the North, where the Conservative Party is"defending a lot of seats".
Over the weekend, a number of Northern leaders, including West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, wrote a joint letter, calling on Downing Street to end a cycle of “broken promises on transport investment” and deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail. The Conservatives vowed to build Northern Powerhouse Rail between Leeds and Manchester in their 2019 manifesto.Tory Ministers also promised £100m for a study to “look at the most effective way to run HS2 trains to Leeds” and address capacity issues at Leeds Station, when they announced the Eastern Leg of the high-speed rail line would be cut short in November last year, but they have still not revealed when that study will begin.
“These vital projects will better connect communities and unlock potential across the North, with work already underway on HS2 which is supporting 29,000 jobs.”
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