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<p> </p><p>The upgrade referred to is included in the “North of England Programme”.
This work has already begun. The programme will enhance key northern routes and provide
benefits across the north of England, with over £1bn being invested over the next
five years (2014-2019). Manchester - Leeds - York electrification was announced in
November 2011 as part of the wider North Transpennine Electrification Scheme. This
electrification scheme forms part of the North of England Programme. Key rail routes
will be electrified across the North to make journeys faster, quicker and more reliable,
improving journey times and the passenger experience.</p><p> </p><p>Work has already
started, and the first phase of the Transpennine route (from Manchester to Stalybridge)
is planned to be electrified by December 2016. To the east of Stalybridge, works are
currently being planned to deliver a fully electrified route between Manchester, Leeds
and York.</p><p>Once complete, this significant infrastructure improvement will link
up with the already electrified lines at Leeds and York. Further information can be
found at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-approves-major-infrastructure-works"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-approves-major-infrastructure-works</a></p><p><a
href="http://www.networkrail.co.uk/North_West_electrification.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.networkrail.co.uk/North_West_electrification.aspx</a></p><p>
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