Arup-led consortium sets out proposal for a HS2 phase 2 alternative

By Daniel Gayne2024-09-13T11:16:00

Group commissioned by regional mayors says line can delvier 80% of HS2 benefits at lower cost

A private sector consortium commissioned by the mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands has set out a plan for new rail links to replace the cancelled second leg of HS2.

The consortium has proposed the construction of a new 80km rail line, which it calls the Midlands-Northwest Rail Link.

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