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Topic 9: Changing the economic world
Infrastructure Improvements
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What are the four improvements in infrastructure in the UK?
Road improvements, railway improvements, ports, and airport developments
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What is the purpose of road improvements in the UK?
To add extra lanes to turn roads into smart motorways and improve links
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What is a significant railway improvement mentioned in the UK infrastructure improvements?
Crossrail
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What are the benefits of the new rail line from west to east of London?
It speeds up journey times
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How many new stations are included in the railway improvements?
10
new stations
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What is the financial investment made for port improvements in the UK?
£400
million investment into the Port of Liverpool
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What are the expected outcomes of the £400 million investment into the Port of Liverpool?
It generates new employment and boosts the local economy
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What is one of the major airport developments mentioned in the UK infrastructure improvements?
Constructing a new
runway
at
Gatwick
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What is a potential concern regarding the new runway at Heathrow?
It could be
noisy
for people living
nearby
, so it might only open at
night
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