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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Transport Update

06 June 2022 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Andrew Stephenson Con Pendle

Transport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government will remove the Golborne link from the High-Speed Rail (Crewe-Manchester) Bill after Second Reading.
  • The government will explore alternative options to improve rail capacity and connectivity between England and Scotland within the allocated budget.
  • Safeguarding directions for the project will be revised accordingly.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the cancellation of the Golborne Link as part of the HS2 Crewe-Manchester scheme.

Action requested

The government will remove the Golborne link from the High-Speed Rail (Creware-Manchester) Bill after Second Reading and explore alternative options to improve rail capacity and connectivity between England and Scotland within the allocated budget. The safeguarding directions for the project will be revised accordingly, while existing compensation programs for affected homeowners remain in place.

Key facts

  • Golborne Link is a proposed c.13 mile connection branching off HS2 near Knutsford to rejoin WCML near Golborne.
  • Sir Peter Hendy's final report recommended upgrading the WCML north of Crewe instead of building the Golborne link.
  • The government will remove the Golborne link from the High-Speed Rail (Creware-Manchester) Bill after Second Reading.
  • HS2 trains will continue to serve Wigan, Preston and Scotland as planned.
  • Safeguarding Directions for the Crewe – Manchester Scheme will be revised.
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