The Latest Breaking News from Norrn Powerhouse Rail

The government said the extra funding could 'potentially' lead to up to 4,000 jobs created

But communities on or near the route are being warned to expect disruption

The Manchester Evening News is calling on the Government not botch one of the most important transport projects ever to be built in the north of England

Politicians and rail experts are increasingly concerned about plans for an overground HS2 station in Manchester city centre - warning of up to a decade of chaos and disruption. Today the Manchester Evening News calls on ministers to think again.

Manchester council leader and others have made an urgent call to change the government's HS2 plans

'Future generations won't forgive us. This goes beyond politics, it's what's best for the North of England for the rest of this century and beyond'

'Boris is now saying we need a Crossrail 2, and yeah, we probably do but that will be another £30bn. Where’s that money and why isn’t it being spent in Manchester and Leeds?'

The journey time between Manchester and Liverpool will be cut to 35 minutes

New 'high speed stations' are set to be built at Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport to make way for new lines