A government rail Minister says it's "vitally important" that HS2 trains are able to reach Leeds even if the controversial high speed rail route never gets to the city.
Andrew Stephenson, who has responsibility for the high speed project linking London with the North and Midlands, said he was "committed to bringing" HS2 trains to Leeds and Sheffield.
Both cities were originally on HS2's Eastern Leg but the Government's controversial Integrated Rail Plan removed them both from the route as the scheme was scaled back, partly to save money.
