Written question asked by Louise Haigh (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 October 2023. It was answered by Huw Merriman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railways: Greater Manchester
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to page 18 of the command paper, Network North, Transforming British Transport, CP 946, published by his Department in October 2023 Network North, what estimate he has made of the cost of (a) the Handsacre link, (b) signalling and network upgrades and (c) other work required to enable high speed trains join the conventional rail network to Manchester.
- Answer
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The Department is working with HS2 Ltd and its supply chain to understand and assess the cost implications to enable high speed trains to join the conventional rail network to Manchester. As part of Network North, we committed to additional investment in the upgrade of Handsacre Junction which will see the journey time between London and Manchester reduced by half an hour.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 203070
- Session
- 2022-23
- Related items
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Network North: Transforming British Transport
Wednesday, 4 October 2023
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Costs Greater Manchester High speed trains Railways Railway network North of England
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