Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 5 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 19 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 22 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
West Coast Main Line
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, in the light of the upcoming expiration in February 2026 of the compulsory purchase powers for phase 2a of HS2 to Crewe, what alternative plans they have to relieve congestion on the west coast main line north of Birmingham.
- Answer
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Whilst we will not reverse the previous government’s decision to cancel Phase 2, we recognise concerns about rail capacity and connectivity between Birmingham and Manchester. We are reviewing our plans for future connectivity in the Midlands and the North, and we hope to say more soon, including our plans for land and property between Birmingham and Crewe.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL12713
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- High Speed 2 line West Coast main line
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- 2025-12-22 12:18:45 +0000
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