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The Latest Breaking News from HS2

Government finally gives its reasons why Manchester can't have underground HS2 station - unlike London

The government wants to build an overground station - which region's leaders say would create a 'concrete jungle'

Manchester Evening News

Could HS2 make it to Wales as rail chiefs renew calls to electrify line?

The high speed rail service is currently not set to enter Wales despite the project being classed as an England and Wales project

Birmingham Post

Vinci Construction appointed to build HS2 station car parks

Contractor will work on two new schemes in Solihull which could deliver up to 7,000 new spaces

Birmingham Post

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HS2: Anger as bosses set to ditch Euston construction debris rail pledge

Seb Dance, Sadiq Khan’s deputy mayor for transport, has called on the Government to block the plans amid pollution fears

Evening Standard

Railway revolution as 34 new train stations could open across UK - see full list

All over the UK new stations are in the pipeline. From under construction to just a twinkle in city planners' eyes, these projects will transform their local area.

Daily Mirror

List of 35 new train stations and wish list schemes leading the UK railway upgrade

Here is a rundown on the latest rail station developments currently underway with details of schemes that local leaders say will transform the economy if they get built.

Birmingham Post

Scrapping controversial HS2 branch would ‘jeopardise’ Wigan's future and impact ‘already fragile’ economy

Wigan Council's leader has written to the Transport Secretary for clarification after Sir Graham Brady claimed he’d had ‘assurances’ the Golborne Spur will not go ahead.

Manchester Evening News

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Controversial £3bn HS2 link to be scrapped, says Sir Graham Brady

The Altrincham and Sale West MP said Grant Shapps had told him the Golborne Link would be dropped

Manchester Evening News

Senior Tory says Shapps privately assured him £3bn HS2 branch will be scrapped

Exclusive: Assurances offered to Graham Brady may raise questions about why decision has not been made public

The Guardian - UK

'I fear local people will move out of the area' - Anger over Wigan HS2 plans

"This will cause years of utter chaos, noise, pollution, dust, and traffic gridlock for a railway we can’t use."

Manchester Evening News

High court overturns acquittal of HS2 protester after appeal by prosecution

Judges direct conviction of Elliott Cuciurean in what is being seen as blow to right to protest

The Guardian - UK

Greater Manchester unites against 'severely suboptimal' HS2 Bill in Parliament

Leaders support HS2, but described the current proposal as 'deficient'

Manchester Evening News

High speed rail link HS2 to pass through Trafford - people have until end of March to respond to plans

The council is understood to have employed 35 staff, including two specialist consultants at a cost of around £31,000, to help them respond

Manchester Evening News

Tameside Council to vote on formally opposing HS2 bill

The HS2 plans would affect Metrolink services in Tameside

Manchester Evening News

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Birmingham Post

HS2 minister 'concerned' as cost rises by almost £1bn

The previous estimated cost of HS2 was between £72bn and £98bn

Birmingham Post

MIPIM 2022: West Midlands showcases £15bn of investment opportunities

Projects such as HS2, Paradise and Coventry Airport gigafactory have been put in front of investors at global property conference

Birmingham Post

Views sought on HS2 route expansion to Manchester ahead of deadline

The deadline for the consultation is March 31

Leeds Live

Conservative boss says Leeds has 'very strong transport links' and no one at their new city HQ has complained

Oliver Dowden officially opened the Tories' new headquarters at Wellington Place

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Evening Standard

HS2 unveils shiny new Euston station designs including ‘bold’ gold or bronze roof

Architects hope the roof will be an ‘identifying feature’ of the HS2 Euston station

Birmingham Post

Midlands councils demand compensation after government tears up HS2 plans

Leaders from across the region have now called for financial support from government and last year's downgrade to be reversed

The Guardian - UK

Ticket to Roman Britain: HS2’s route to ancient history

HS2 has been controversial – but it has also given rise to more than 100 digs, unearthing entire lost towns

Leeds Live

Leeds train station 'at creaking point' as Tracy Brabin lifts the lid on 'perplexing' HS2 decision

More than 30 million passengers use the station every single year

Birmingham Post

West Yorks Mayor: Scaled down HS2 plan 'can only feel like they’ve run out of money'

The Government sparked a backlash in November with its Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), as northern leaders hit out at downgraded plans

The Independent UK

Mayor: Scaled down HS2 plan ‘can only feel like they’ve run out of money’

The Government sparked a backlash in November with its Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), as northern leaders hit out at downgraded plans.

Leeds Live

Rail Minister says it's 'vitally important HS2 trains' come to Leeds despite Eastern leg being scaled back

But the Yorkshire section of the controversial high speed project was scrapped last year

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