The western leg of HS2 Phase 2b to Manchester should be prioritised over the eastern section to Leeds, according to the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC).
The NIC’s Rail Needs Assessment – released today – contains an analysis of five different options for rail investment.
All five options call for the western leg of HS2 Phase 2b connecting Crewe and Manchester to be built as planned.
However, under three of the options, the eastern leg of HS2 Phase 2b would be scaled back, either by replacing it with local route upgrades or delivering the HS2 route in phases.
The assessment also calls for a rethink of Toton station, with East Midlands Parkway suggested as an alternative East Midlands hub station.
Outrage as Government told to scrap Toton HS2 station
There is also a recommendation to look at extensions to the line incrementally
12:33, 15 DEC 2020
A view of Toton Sidings. (Image: Press Association)
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Leaders in the East Midlands have expressed dismay after a formal review recommended that the Government drop plans to build the High Speed 2 station at Toton.