Infrastructure Improvements

Cards (9)

  • What are the four improvements in infrastructure in the UK?
    Road improvements, railway improvements, ports, and airport developments
  • What is the purpose of road improvements in the UK?
    To add extra lanes to turn roads into smart motorways and improve links
  • What is a significant railway improvement mentioned in the UK infrastructure improvements?
    Crossrail
  • What are the benefits of the new rail line from west to east of London?
    It speeds up journey times
  • How many new stations are included in the railway improvements?
    10 new stations
  • What is the financial investment made for port improvements in the UK?
    £400 million investment into the Port of Liverpool
  • What are the expected outcomes of the £400 million investment into the Port of Liverpool?
    It generates new employment and boosts the local economy
  • What is one of the major airport developments mentioned in the UK infrastructure improvements?
    Constructing a new runway at Gatwick
  • 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