The UK government is considering scrapping the northern leg of the HS2 high-speed rail project, connecting Birmingham to Manchester, due to rising costs.
The potential cancellation of the HS2 northern leg has sparked debate among politicians, mayors, and business leaders, highlighting concerns about the project's cost and impact on regional connectivity. The decision will have significant implications for the government's commitment to leveling up the country and improving transport infrastructure.
HS2 is a high-speed rail project intended to connect London, the Midlands, and the north of England. The project has faced delays, cost increases, and cuts, with the proposed eastern leg between Birmingham and Leeds already scrapped. The government is now considering whether to proceed with the Manchester leg.
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