Philip Hammond has been urged to use his upcoming Spending Review to deliver a series of “quick win” transport schemes for the North of England – including the first UK introduction of hydrogen-powered trains. Researchers at the IPPR North think-tank are calling on the Chancellor to consider funding hydrogen-powered trains – which produce electricity through a combination of hydrogen and oxygen – for the Tees Valley and Merseyside. They also want the Government to commitment to the region by backing a number of unglamorous but inexpensive projects.
iNews 18th March 2019 read more »
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