speedy
TS Member
So what do you want them to do? Cancel HS2 and rework something that will probably end up cancelled as well?Northern Powerhouse Rail is a fantasy castle in the clouds that has already had at least three names, possibly four, probably more.
It is planned to open in 2034, oh, but it has already been delayed for a year, so 2035 at the earliest.
It was first formed in my consciousness in my A level geography group as essential for future growth, and national government planners were already on board to make sure it happened quickly, to complement the new M62.
That was in the seventies, so don't hold your breath, as it simply won't happen.
Sure, they can add more carriages but HS2 will allow more services to run to different places. Right now there is a capacity problem at Manchester anyway, Manchester needs new platforms with or without HS2.That can be solved relatively cheaply, they just need longer trains rather than an entirely new line. A four coach voyager between B'ham and M'cr is pretty rubbish.