Government looks set to scrap HS2’s eastern leg in favour of regional links

By Tom Lowe2021-10-04T09:30:00

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Source: HS2 Ltd

Boris Johnson expected to make announcement on new rail policy at this week’s conference

The government could announce the scrapping of HS2’s £40bn eastern leg within days, according to reports.

Boris Johnson is said to be considering an east-west rail link between Manchester and Leeds, known as Northern Powerhouse Rail or HS3, as a key offering at this week’s Conservative party conference.

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