HS2 and HS3 could lead to people commuting to work from Liverpool to London, according to a new study.
Graduates must be retained in Liverpool to ensure growth in the local economy as too many leave the city, a new report states.
Mayor Joe Anderson has hit out at David Cameron over why Liverpool has missed out on the new HS3 high speed rail plans.
Liverpool’s economy will be boosted by the new proposed High Speed 2 rail link, according to a government minister.
Liverpool Central Station has fully reopened following its £20m refurbishment, having been shut since April.
Merseyside MP Maria Eagle has branded the current West Coast rail route debacle as “a very costly mess”.
Virgin Rail has lost the Liverpool to London train contract, as the new 13-year franchise has been awarded to rivals FirstGroup.
Local councillors and MPs are calling on the Government’s recently-announced high-speed rail line to be extended to include Liverpool.