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<p>The Department looks to local authorities to identify local transport needs. In
November 2017, the Secretary of State said in A Strategic Vision for Rail that the
challenge to our partners was to work with Government and the industry to develop
compelling proposals for the next generation of rail schemes, identifying the places
where rail is the right answer for local transport needs. All schemes would need to
demonstrate a strong business case where they are seeking any available Government
funding.</p>
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