The transport package is part of the Atlantic Gateway project which is building greater connections between Liverpool and Manchester.

Osborne confirmed plans for a:

• £10.4 million upgrade to the Halton Curve rail line to improve connectivity between Liverpool, Cheshire, Warrington and North Wales
• £5.6 million to improve access and road safety around Knowsley Industrial Park
• £4 million of improvements to A5300 Knowsley Expressway to maximise the benefits of the New Mersey crossing and access to Liverpool Airport
• £14.4 million upgrade of the car parking and public transport connections on the Newton-le-Willows rail interchange link to Parkside