Piccadilly Underground Station Push

Manchester City Council is pouring one million pounds into a bold push for a new underground Piccadilly station, aiming to slash train delays and unlock economic growth in the North. With backing from the Mayor and government, they’re using business rates to hire experts for financial modeling and feasibility tests. Council leader Bev Craig argues underground stations are proven, common in Europe and London, and the shift from HS2 to Northern Powerhouse Rail now includes real funding. This comes after the government pledged 45 billion pounds for Northern Powerhouse Rail, including a Liverpool-Manchester line. The council hopes to avoid disruptive elevated designs and position Piccadilly as the “King’s Cross of the North,” ensuring the region’s transport doesn’t become a bottleneck as its economy thrives. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea55175ec5809e99