North of England mayors urge ministers to tackle rail strike misery
by Mark BrownNorth of England correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#66BY6)
Five metro mayors meet transport secretary saying action needed to avoid Christmas chaos'
Mayors in the north of England have called for immediate government action to tackle continuing rail misery, warning time is running out to avoid a Christmas of chaos.
The five metro mayors for Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and North of Tyne met Mark Harper, the transport secretary, in offices near to Manchester Piccadilly station on Wednesday.
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