The National Audit Office warns that scrapping HS2's northern leg may lead to reduced train capacity between Birmingham and Manchester.
The National Audit Office warns that the scrapping of HS2's northern leg could force ministers to discourage train travel between Birmingham and Manchester due to capacity issues. New HS2 trains will use existing tracks, leading to fewer seats and reduced capacity. The Department for Transport estimates that there could be a 17% reduction in capacity between Birmingham and Manchester, and the West Coast Main Line may reach capacity by the mid-2030s.
July 23, 2024
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