LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Britain is set to announce a new rail link between the central English city of Birmingham and the northern city of Manchester, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

The report said ministers would make the announcement on Wednesday as part of a plan to upgrade rail links across the north of England.

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https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-announce-new-rail-link-between-birmingham-manchester-ft-says-2026-01-13/