As HS2's capacity-boosting extension north of Birmingham is largely on hold, the proposal aims to squeeze some additional passenger capacity on the congested West Coast Mainline without needing extra trains on the busiest parts of the route.
Extending London-Crewe services to Manchester Victoria station could create more services between London and Manchester without requiring additional space on congested lines, offering connectivity to the northern side of Manchester with slower trips.
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