Could the government's re-routed rail plans hamper the UK's net zero ambitions?

Michael Holder
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Passenger train passing through countryside near greater Manchester, England | Credit: iStock
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Passenger train passing through countryside near greater Manchester, England | Credit: iStock

The government's £96bn Integrated Rail Plan has faced criticism from green groups and regional politicians, who fear it represents a major downgrade on previous proposals

If grumbling about trains is one of Britain's favourite pastimes, then fresh government plans unveiled this week have done little to dampen the activity, and have instead further stoked the ongoing debate...

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