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HS2 Phase 2b

November 4, 2023 | Analysis

High Speed 2 scrapped beyond Birmingham

The British rail industry has warned of the long-term consequences of the government’s decision to cancel the remaining sections of the high-speed project to Manchester and Leeds. Robert Preston reports.

July 28, 2022 | Policy

British government should reconsider plans for north and midlands

MPs say £96bn Integrated Rail Plan lacks solid evidence base.

June 7, 2022 | Policy

Golborne Link dropped from HS2 Bill

Northern link to West Coast Main Line will not go ahead.

January 24, 2022 | Infrastructure

British government deposits HS2 Bill for Crewe - Manchester section

This is the next stage for the third phase of Britain’s north-south high-speed line.

September 21, 2021 | Analysis

Northern leaders raise concerns over future of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail

Manchester mayor says “storm clouds” are gathering over mega projects.

August 18, 2021 | High-speed

HS2 trains contract to be awarded in October

Milestones for Britain’s new high-speed line revealed.

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