New rail infrastructure plans are being announced, including high-speed links to Birmingham and connections between Liverpool and Manchester.

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Sep 12A new railway walk has been established connecting Wolverhampton, Dudley, and Pensnett.Sub-event
Jun 30Burnham seeks high-speed rail to Birmingham as new links connect Liverpool and Manchester.1 source
- bbc.co.uk

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A railway created a national network linking Birmingham, London, Manchester, and Liverpool. All 2 developments

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Birmingham
city in the West Midlands, England
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Liverpool
city in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
- Andrew Bowie urged Andy Burnham to approve plans for North Sea oil drilling.20:23
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Jun 30bbc.co.uk