Greater Manchester leaders welcome railway reform - but warn government not to 'weaken the powers of the north' Leaders call for certainty on Northern Powerhouse Rail, HS2 and the Transpennine route upgrade Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Click here When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Greater Manchester’s leaders have welcomed plans for major reform of the railways - but fear a centralised system could silence the voices of the north.