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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Craig Meighan

UK told to clarify whether key HS2 link to Scotland will EVER be built

The UK Government has come under fire for scrapping a rail link that could reduce journey times from Scotland to England

THE UK Government is facing calls to clarify whether a vital piece of high-speed rail infrastructure will actually be built and bring benefits to the rail network in Scotland.

A report by Westminster’s Transport Select Committee on the Integrated Rail Plan expressed concerns over the scrapping of the £3 billion Golborne Link with a lack of alternative proposals – a decision that could impact rail capacity and journey times to Scotland.

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