Context
The Northern rail franchise issue and the lack of infrastructure investment in northern regions are highlighted.
Question
Regarding the removal of the Northern rail franchise, which is long overdue but insufficient to address systematic problems such as poor infrastructure and underinvestment; specifically, when can we expect new platforms at Manchester Piccadilly promised back in 2014?
Answer from The Secretary of State for Transport (Grant Shapps)
We are spending £48 billion on rail over the next five years, not including Northern Powerhouse Rail. We spend £13 billion in the north and have made significant interventions on the Northern franchise. This level of investment will continue, with £333 per person spent in the northwest compared to £183 per person in London.
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