Government freezes rail upgrades and replaces Network Rail boss
“The government has shelved promised and vital upgrades to major rail lines in the Midlands and the north of England, just weeks after the election in which the Conservatives campaigned on rebalancing the country and creating a “northern powerhouse”.
Patrick McLoughlin, the transport secretary, said the government had “paused” electrification of the Midland mainline from London to Sheffield, and the TransPennine route between Manchester and Leeds that connects major cities across the north, after Network Rail’s costs spiralled and it missed targets. ”
Suppressed HS2 report reveals serious cost concerns
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/jun/26/damning-hs2-report-reveals-serious-cost-concerns
HS2 has just claimed its first victim: the rail upgrades we so badly need
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jun/26/hs2-vanity-project-network-rail
… and that is just the Guardian
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Rotherham Politics 
Soddin sponging consultants, politicians, executives, etc. etc. – all of ’em self serving sh*tes.
I’ve just helped a relative onto the train in Sheffield and what fiasco – couldn’t find a place for her single suitcase, jam packed carriage and not exactly the most pristine environment from walking into the station.
Powerhouse, don’t make me laugh, as for HS2, classic case of ‘all fur coat and no knickers’.
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BBC:
Did the Conservatives make false rail promises to north?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-33286270
“Rail was at the heart of George Osborne’s vision of a “northern powerhouse”.
The Tory manifesto pledged: “We will electrify the main rail routes, build the Northern Hub, and provide new trains for the North.” “
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So what’s new – Gobsorne is a liar, he doesn’t give a toss what ‘false promises’ he makes, so long as he and his mates are soaking up the tax payers’ dosh.
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Same as Tony B Liar then.
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