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Manchester Airport’s Hidden Rail Challenge | Leeds News
Manchester Airport’s second runway, opened 25 years ago, has transformed the North of England into a global economic powerhouse—fueling 32 million passengers annually and $9.5 billion in regional economic value. It’s nearly doubled international trade for northern firms to 13,100 companies and attracted $6.7 billion in foreign investment, while universities have forged 70,000 global partnerships. But a new report warns: without upgraded rail links like Northern Powerhouse Rail, the region can’t fully capitalize on this growth or reach its potential of 60 million annual passengers. The missing…
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