Dr. Ashley Steel, KPMG’s Global Chair of Transport comments:
“Although some may be disappointed about the level of infrastructure investment announced by the Chancellor, today’s Budget is good news for Britain’s transport network.”
“Out of the 40 ‘Infrastructure Priority Programmes’ the Government outlines in its budget report, 31 are planned investments into better transport links. They include key projects across the country, such as Crossrail in London, the London Underground upgrade, High Speed 2 and considerable improvements of the country’s motorway network.”
“Our own analysis shows that better business to business connectivity will enhance productivity and employment and thereby would contribute to economic growth and it looks like the government understands that too.”
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