'HS3' would slash journey times by half
Train journey times between northern English cities could be slashed by half after ministers backed plans for a third high-speed rail line in the north, known as HS3.
HS3 could slash journey times - at a price
A new high-speed rail link across the Pennines - dubbed "HS3" - could slash journey times for commuters between cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Hull.
However, the idea would saddle taxpayers with a bill for £7bn.
ITV News Business Editor Joel Hills reports:
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