Rachel Reeves said she wants people in northern England to "feel the benefits" of a major scheme to boost connections by "the early 2030s".The Chancellor, who is the Labour MP for Leeds West and Pudsey, described the decision to build Northern Powerhouse Rail as "personal".The first phase of the programme would involve improved connections on existing lines on these routes: between Sheffield and Leeds; between Leeds and York; and between Leeds and Bradford.

Rachel Reeves said she wants people in northern England to "feel the benefits" of a major scheme to boost connections by "the early 2030s".The Chancellor, who is the Labour MP for Leeds West and Pudsey, described the decision to build Northern Powerhouse Rail as "personal".The first phase of the programme would involve improved connections on existing lines on these routes: between Sheffield and Leeds; between Leeds and York; and between Leeds and Bradford.