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Transport Update
06 June 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
At a Glance
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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