Whether it's brake lights on the M62 as far as the eye can see or standing room only on crammed trains, commuting between cities is an often painful experience in the north of England. As campaigners set out their vision to revolutionise northern travel, what is the daily reality for those struggling to get to work?
Hop on a train from Manchester to London and you can be walking out of Euston station in little more than two hours.Read more here