Ministers are exploring plans to build a more cost-effective “HS2-light” railway line between Birmingham and Manchester, after the original high-speed rail project beyond Birmingham was scrapped. This new proposal, which aims to improve capacity while reducing costs, is being considered as part of a broader review of the country’s infrastructure needs. 

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HS2 will likely reach Euston, says Transport Secretary

The Transport Secretary says it would make "no sense" to have the line terminate in west London.

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The government is expected to make an announcement around the time of the budget

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Transport secretary gives verdict on whether HS2 will end at Euston

HS2 WILL make it to Euston station, the Transport Secretary suggested today. Louise Haigh hinted that after years of back-tracking and indecision, the embattled £60bn rail line will run all the way to central London. GettyThe embattled HS2 line WILL run to Euston station, Louise Haigh suggested today[/caption]
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HS2 WILL go to Euston, Transport Sec hints as she reveals plans for £60bn rail

HS2 is likely to reach Euston, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has indicated, saying it “would never have made sense” for that not to happen.

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HS2 is likely to reach Euston, minister signals

An official announcement is expected at the Budget on October 30

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HS2 high-speed rail line will run to London Euston, Transport Secretary signals

HS2's Future: London Connection Back on Track  The future of Britain's HS2 railway project, a focal point for transport improvement discussions, has taken a new turn. Transport minister Louise Haigh suggested that despite previous cutbacks, the railway will extend all the way to central London.This development follows speculations after the Labour government signaled a review of the terminus plans at Euston. Louise Haigh emphasized the significa…

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HS2's Future: London Connection Back on Track

Transport secretary Louise Haigh has hinted that HS2 is likely to reach London’s Euston station ahead of an announcement she said would be coming soon. The Cabinet minister said an announcement on the project could occur during the Budget on Wednesday, 30 October. Speaking to Times Radio this morning, Haigh said: “We’ve said before that Euston was always planned to be part of the picture for HS2. We’re hoping to make an announcement on that soon…

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HS2 will reach Euston, transport secretary hints

It makes sense, the Transport Secretary said

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HS2 'likely to go to Euston' as Government drops strongest hint yet

The Department for Transport (DfT) Secretary Louise Haigh has suggested that HS2 will likely reach Euston train station as it would “never have made sense” if it did not happen.… The post Minister suggests HS2 could reach Euston station appeared first on London Business News

Cheaper ‘HS2-light’ line beyond Birmingham considered by ministers

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