00:00Passengers travelling between Leeds and Manchester could benefit from a £1 billion investment
00:06in 29 battery electric trains. The fleet is planned as part of the Transpennine route upgrade,
00:13which includes electrification between Manchester and York,
00:17more services and station improvements. Transpennine Express says the trains
00:22should provide more seats, better accessibility and cleaner technology.
00:27Some passengers say overcrowding delays and high fares make the route difficult to rely on at busy
00:33times. Transport Focus says the test will be whether the investment delivers punctual,
00:38dependable journeys for people travelling across the north, including Leeds passengers.
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