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Northern Powerhouse Rail safeguarded as HS2 bill set to progress despite cancellation

By 2023-11-09T11:01:00

Artists impression of an HS2 train

Phase 2b legislation included in government’s legislative agenda

Legislation to underpin the final phase of the planned route for HS2 could become law despite the cancellation of the project. 

The High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill, which among other things includes the powers necessary for compulsory purchase of properties along the route, has been included in the government‘s legislative agenda for the year ahead.  

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