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Commuters in cities outside London will have their journey times slashed in a £7billion transport overhaul to be announced in next week’s Budget.
Rishi Sunak will promise to fund improvements to rail, tram and bus services so they are more like those in the capital.
Projects will include a £1billion scheme to improve Greater Manchester’s Metrolink, a £1billion expansion of the tram network in the West Midlands and £500million for the same in South Yorkshire.
A £1.2billion nationwide bus improvement programme will see fares made simpler and cheaper so that they resemble those enjoyed by passengers in London
A £1.2billion nationwide bus improvement programme will see fares made simpler and cheaper so that they resemble those enjoyed by passengers in London.
As well as additional services across weekdays, weekends and evenings, priority measures will be used to speed up journeys on busy roads.
The Chancellor last night said: ‘Great cities need great transport and that is why we’re investing billions to improve connections in our city regions as we level up opportunities across the country.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak will promise to fund improvements to rail, tram and bus
