£2bn for transport & chancellor promises: There's more to come'

Rachel Reeves has promised there's 'more to come' after announcing £2.5bn for new buses, tram stops and a Metrolink extension.

- BY JOSEPH TIMAN

Speaking in Rochdale yesterday morning, the Chancellor revealed more than £15bn of funding for local transport projects across the North of England and the Midlands.

This includes 1,000 more electric buses, tram-trains in Rochdale and a new tram line to Stockport.

Andy Burnham welcomed the news, but continued his demands for a new railway line to be built between Manchester and Liverpool.

It follows reports that the government has set aside 'billions of pounds' for the project as part of its spending review next week.

But the Greater Manchester mayor said he is simply seeking a 'commitment' that the new line will be operational by the 2030s.

Mr Burnham told the Manchester Evening News that he is hoping there will be 'several millions' set aside to develop the plans.