Christopher Grayling may back 'flawed' TransPennine rail upgrade

Exclusive: sources say DfT committee recommends delay-plagued route should not be fully electrifiedThe transport secretary is seriously considering a recommendation to spend almost £3bn on a “flawed” and “detrimental” rail upgrade in the north of England that will do nothing to improve reliability or air pollution on a slow and delay-plagued line, sources have told the Guardian.In recent briefings, Department for Transport officials have told stakeholders that its B