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<p>Her Majesty’s Government has recently concluded a consultation on the future of
the Northern and TransPennine Express rail franchises. We are currently analysing
the responses and considering options for the specifications for these franchises,
including those between Manchester and Clitheroe and Manchester and Burnley, which
we expect to publish in the Invitations to Tender for both franchises in December
this year.</p><p> </p><p>The case for restoring the rail link from Bury to Rawtenstall
(part of the East Lancashire heritage railway) is being considered as part of the
A56/M66 Haslingden/Rawtenstall to Manchester gateway study to be carried out by Lancashire
County Council and Blackburn with Darwen Council.</p>
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