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Article: United Kingdom: Tram and rail projects added to Manchester TIF bid.
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- November 6, 2008
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Byline: shrishail98
Plans for a new railway station at Golborne and further upgrades to the Metrolink tram system are included in the final package for Manchesters [pounds sterling]3bn Transport Innovation Fund bid.
The enhancements were announced by the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities following a public consultation into the TIF proposals, which include introducing a two zone congestion charge payable by drivers crossing the M60 orbital motorway or entering the city centre during peak hours.
Manchester residents will have a chance to vote for or against the TIF package in a referendum to be held in early December. In an attempt ...