"The government is set to announce its intention to build a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester, the BBC understands. Previous plans for the HS2 high-speed rail line had included a line between the two cities, but that part of the project was scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government. On Wednesday, the government is expected to confirm proposals for new and improved rail links across the North of England in a scheme known as Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR)."
"Little detail about a new Birmingham to Manchester route is anticipated, other than the intention to build it after NPR is completed, meaning it may not happen for decades. HS2 is currently tens of billions of pounds over budget and around a decade behind schedule. Reports state that the now-shortened line between Birmingham and London could cost 81bn. Accounting for inflation, that would mean at least 100bn will be spent but only 135 miles of railway built."
Government intends to build a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester under proposals tied to Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR). A previously planned HS2 segment between the two cities was scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government. Confirmation of NPR proposals will include new and improved rail links across Northern England, but detailed plans for the Birmingham–Manchester route are limited and its construction is scheduled after NPR completion, potentially taking decades. HS2 remains tens of billions of pounds over budget and about a decade behind schedule, with the shortened Birmingham–London line reported to cost 81bn and inflation-adjusted spending of at least 100bn for 135 miles.
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