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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

HS2 Phase 2b WL Crewe - Manchester Supplement to the Update on the SOBC

20 June 2022 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Andrew Stephenson Con Pendle

Transport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government removes the Golborne Link from the HS2 Crewe - Manchester Bill scheme.
  • The government will explore alternative solutions to deliver similar benefits within the 96 billion Integrated Rail Plan budget.
  • A copy of the supplement to the Strategic Outline Business Case is available online.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the removal of the Golborne Link from the HS2 (Crewe – Manchester) Bill scheme as part of the High Speed 2 Phase 2bWL Crewe - Manchester Supplement to the Strategic Outline Business Case.

Action requested

The government no longer intends to seek powers to construct the Golborne Link and will consider alternatives that deliver similar benefits within the £96 billion Integrated Rail Plan budget. A copy of the supplement is being made publicly available online.

Key facts

  • The Supplement to the SOBC was published on 6 June 2022.
  • HS2 Phase 2bWL Crewe - Manchester aims to link Manchester to the high-speed network and generate capacity on the West Coast Mainline.
  • Golborne Link is a proposed connection from HS2 near Hoo Green to WCML south of Wigan.
  • The government will consider alternatives that deliver similar benefits to Scotland as the Golborne Link within the £96 billion Integrated Rail Plan budget.
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