Northern Powerhouse Rail

Transport special as mayor answers questions on trains, trams, tunnels, buses and roads.

Views differ on the government plan for a new Birmingham-to-Manchester line, Kaleigh Watterson says.

Sir Keir Starmer says the North should have rail services "just as good as the South and other places in the country".

Dr Allison Gardner and other Staffordshire MPs say people across the county face uncertainty.

The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.

"This is a real let down for this region and it's frankly not good enough," council leader says.