The National Audit Office report presents a tragicomic view of the Conservative government's mismanagement of HS2, suggesting that scrapping the northern leg may reduce capacity between Birmingham and Manchester.
Juergen Maier's review emphasizes the necessity of public transport for economic growth and social wellbeing, contrasting sharply with the previous government's managed decline policy.
The review advocates for doubling rail usage and completing the northern powerhouse rail projects abandoned after HS2's northern leg was cut, suggesting key priorities for improving existing mainlines.
To improve public transport perception in Westminster, the review urges Labour to shift views on funding from being a cost burden to a vital investment for increased productivity and tax revenues.
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