Northern rail link replacement plan emerges for axed HS2 route
A cross-party plan for a replacement scheme for the axed northern stretch of HS2 has emerged.
The mayors of both Manchester and Birmingham are to meet Transport Secretary Mark Harper to discuss the project, which could reportedly mean construction of a new high-speed line or major upgrades to the existing rail connection between the two cities.
As reported, the scheme would be mostly paid for by the private sector, unlike the HS2 project which had its due to delays and soaring costs.
