20 UK MPs and city leaders call for extending HS2 high-speed rail to Manchester for £70bn annual economic growth benefit.

The UK government is being urged to extend the HS2 high-speed rail line to Manchester instead of ending it in Birmingham. Over 20 MPs and city leaders argue that this extension could unlock £70 billion in annual economic growth and prevent potential collapses of the M6 motorway and West Coast Mainline. Critics label the cancellation of the northern leg a missed opportunity for regional investment, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure across the North.

October 20, 2024
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