Grant Shapps launches competition to find new home for Britain’s railways

Grant Shapps launches competition to find new home for Britain’s railways

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Business, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the launch of a competition to find a new headquarters for Great British Railways, emphasizing the importance of selecting a location with a strong railway history and good connectivity. The headquarters can be located anywhere in the UK, and the initiative aims to improve railway services and efficiency. The government is committed to supporting and investing in the railways, with significant funding allocated to ensure their expansion and future success.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What qualities are being sought in a city to host the new headquarters for Great British Railways?

A city with a modern skyline

A city with a high number of tourists

A city with a strong railway history and good connectivity

A city with a large population

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the Great British Railways competition?

To find a new CEO for the railways

To improve the efficiency of railway services

To increase the number of train stations

To reduce ticket prices

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is being done to improve train services as people return to work?

Reducing the number of trains

Ensuring train services run on time

Hiring more train operators

Increasing ticket prices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much has been invested in the integrated rail plan?

£200 billion

£50 billion

£96 billion

£120 billion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the long-term vision for Britain's railways?

To reduce the number of railway lines

To privatize the railways

To maintain the current railway system

To expand and open new railway lines